1 to 25 of 53 Embedded Systems Jobs in the South West

Overview A global engineering group with a long history of innovation in high-volume consumer products is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join its UK-based New Product Development team. You’ll play a key role in developing the next generation of connected consumer devices, combining intelligent control, connectivity, and elegant design. The company invests heavily … in R&D and offers the scale, resources, and career progression of a global organisation while maintaining a close-knit, collaborative engineering culture. The Role As a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer, you’ll take technical ownership of both firmware and electronics development across the full product lifecycle - from early concept and prototyping through to validation, certification, and mass … manufacture. You’ll work within a multi-disciplinary project team alongside mechanical, software, and design engineers, helping to integrate cutting-edge embedded technologies into reliable, user-focused products. This is a hands-on, end-to-end engineering role with real influence over product architecture and technology direction. Key Responsibilities Design and develop embedded firmware for real-time applications More ❯

Overview A global engineering group with a long history of innovation in high-volume consumer products is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to join its UK-based New Product Development team. You’ll play a key role in developing the next generation of connected consumer devices, combining intelligent control, connectivity, and elegant design. The company invests heavily … in R&D and offers the scale, resources, and career progression of a global organisation while maintaining a close-knit, collaborative engineering culture. The Role As a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer, you’ll take technical ownership of both firmware and electronics development across the full product lifecycle - from early concept and prototyping through to validation, certification, and mass … manufacture. You’ll work within a multi-disciplinary project team alongside mechanical, software, and design engineers, helping to integrate cutting-edge embedded technologies into reliable, user-focused products. This is a hands-on, end-to-end engineering role with real influence over product architecture and technology direction. Key Responsibilities Design and develop embedded firmware for real-time applications More ❯

Software Developer - Embedded Systems Location: Bristol Clearance Requirement: Must be eligible for DV clearance (British Citizen, UK residency for the last 10 years) Overview Are you an experienced software developer who enjoys working with embedded hardware and building practical, real-world solutions? This is a hands-on role for engineers passionate about low-level development, problem-solving … and delivering robust tools in mission-critical environments. What You'll Do Develop bespoke software on embedded platforms such as ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and ARM-based micro-controllers Write and maintain software in Python and/or C++, often with direct hardware interfacing Work with communication protocols (e.g., serial, USB, SPI, I2C) to control and integrate peripherals Conduct testing … support team knowledge sharing What You'll Bring Essential: 3-15 years of hands-on software development experience Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++ Experience developing for embedded systems (e.g., ESP32, ARM Cortex) Familiarity with low-level hardware interfacing (serial comms, GPIO, USB, SPI/I2C) Experience in Linux-based development environments Excellent problem-solving skills More ❯

Job Title: Lead/Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Gloucester (On-Site Working) Salary: Up to £85,000 (Depending on Experience) Summary of Vacancy: We’re currently recruiting for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer on behalf of a cutting-edge Security Research & Development organisation. This organisation is focused on low-level, security-related development in embedded systems … that push technical boundaries. You’ll be working in a deeply technical, collaborative environment that prioritises engineering excellence. As a Principal Engineer, you’ll lead development efforts for secure embedded systems, working hands-on with code while also guiding and mentoring others. You’ll collaborate with researchers to prototype new capabilities and deliver high-integrity software across a … wide range of platforms. Key Responsibilities: Develop robust, efficient embedded software with a focus on security and performance. Work across the full stack—from low-level hardware interaction up to application logic—depending on project needs. Use your deep understanding of systems to write clean, reliable code that meets demanding security requirements. Lead small teams of engineers, supporting More ❯

Software Architect (Embedded Systems, HMI & Simulation) Location: Hybrid working in Bristol or Stevenage Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum + 21% Bonus Benefits: Job security (Big industry investment, no redundancies during Covid & kept hiring), Great pension, Enhanced parental leave, medical insurance, dental insurance, share plans, shopping discounts, amazing on-site facilities including a heavily subsidised restaurant, bar … engineer and architect with a passion for innovative software design. This is a fascinating chance to be involved with developing cutting-edge software architecture solutions for user interfaces and embedded systems within aerospace electronics. This position is subject to security clearance and so all candidates must be British Citizens and have resided in the UK for the last … reliability Create, define and monitor Structural and Temporal Architecture while considering the Internal and External interfaces alongside the delivery teams Drive the software design and architecture solutions for leading systems technologies including Saftey Critical, HMI, Command & Control, Mission Control, Simulation, model-based, real-time, embedded, multi-threaded, disparate, Sensors, Radar, RF, Testing, visualisation, verification and validation Produce architecture More ❯

Firmware Engineer We are seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software for advanced instrumentation and automation systems. Working alongside electronics and software engineers, youll play a key role in creating reliable, high-performance firmware that powers innovative products used in precision environments. About the role The Firmware Engineer will be responsible for embedded software design, coding … across a range of microcontroller platforms. You will take ownership of firmware architecture, communication interfaces and real-time control logic, ensuring smooth integration with hardware systems. Key responsibilities Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers and processors. Design and implement communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB). Collaborate with the electronics team to define and test hardwarefirmware … integration and ensure firmware meets performance and reliability requirements. Contribute to continuous improvement of development tools and processes. Skills and experience Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems. Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal programming. Good understanding of microcontroller architectures (ARM, PIC, etc.). Familiar with debugging tools and version control More ❯

Embedded Test Engineer -Location: Hybrid Bristol - We have partnered with a leading engineering consultancy to find a talented Software Test Engineer to join their innovative team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced consultants, driving quality in embedded and application software for cutting-edge projects. Your day to day: Automate tests for software validation. Work hands … on with embedded systems (STM32, FreeRTOS) and application-level software. Build and maintain automated test suites using C/C++ and Python scripting. Integrate testing workflows into CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins. Produce clear, compliant documentation and collaborate across diverse engineering teams. Ideally you would have but not a must: Solid background in software test engineering … validation, or development. Strong skills in C/C++ programming and Python scripting. Experience with embedded systems and test automation tools. Familiarity with CI/CD platforms and version control tools. Amazing to have: Experience with medical or safety-critical standards like IEC 62304. Knowledge of Git, Jira, Confluence, CppUTest, GTest, and Doxygen. Comfort working across software and More ❯

or Stevenage Salary: Up to £75,000 + Bonus & Benefits Contract: Permanent | DV Eligible (British Citizenship Required)We're looking for a Software Security Engineer to secure complex software systems, including embedded systems, across multiple projects. You'll work with development teams to ensure secure design, architecture, and coding practices, while identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies. … improvements in processes, tools, and workflows What We're Looking For: Experience in Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Telecoms, or similar Knowledge of software security standards and best practices Experience with embedded systems development Collaborative problem-solver with leadership and influencing skills DV & SC clearance eligible with British citizenship Perks & Benefits: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer | Salisbury | £45,000 DOE As an Embedded Software Engineer for this well-established manufacturer, you’ll be joining a growing design team developing products across diverse industries. This opportunity offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to see your designs come to life in the UK and international facilities. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you … will benefit from: 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing by one every year) Early finish on Fridays Onsite parking As an Embedded Software Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Reviewing product specifications and proposing software solutions Designing and developing embedded software in C Creating application and test software Ensuring products meet specifications and industry standards Supporting the transition … of products into manufacturing As an Embedded Software Engineer, your experience will include: Embedded C , Embedded Linux , and RTOS . Hardware-level interaction with 32-bit microcontrollers and microprocessors Debugging and testing embedded systems Familiarity with communications protocols and GUI packages. Use of development tools like Yocto , GitLab CI/CD , and LabView If you More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer Bristol (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite) | Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Equity Curious about Linux kernel and device driver development - but never had the chance to do it professionally? This role gives you that chance. The Opportunity I'm hiring for a small but seriously capable embedded consultancy based in Bristol. They … re best known for turning technically ambitious product ideas into high-performance embedded systems - everything from consumer devices to vision-based AR/VR platforms and radiation imaging systems . It’s a mix of deep embedded engineering , edge AI , and camera-driven systems. Most of which involve clever integration across bootloaders, Linux kernel, and user … space. Right now, they’re looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to work on a range of projects using NXP i.MX, Qualcomm, and Renesas chipsets . You don’t need prior device driver or kernel experience - just the desire to learn, a strong grasp of C, and a passion for working close to hardware. What You’ll Be Doing More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer Bristol (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite) | Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Equity Curious about Linux kernel and device driver development - but never had the chance to do it professionally? This role gives you that chance. The Opportunity I'm hiring for a small but seriously capable embedded consultancy based in Bristol. They … re best known for turning technically ambitious product ideas into high-performance embedded systems - everything from consumer devices to vision-based AR/VR platforms and radiation imaging systems . It’s a mix of deep embedded engineering , edge AI , and camera-driven systems. Most of which involve clever integration across bootloaders, Linux kernel, and user … space. Right now, they’re looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to work on a range of projects using NXP i.MX, Qualcomm, and Renesas chipsets . You don’t need prior device driver or kernel experience - just the desire to learn, a strong grasp of C, and a passion for working close to hardware. What You’ll Be Doing More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer Bristol (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite) | Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Equity Curious about Linux kernel and device driver development - but never had the chance to do it professionally? This role gives you that chance. The Opportunity I'm hiring for a small but seriously capable embedded consultancy based in Bristol. They … re best known for turning technically ambitious product ideas into high-performance embedded systems - everything from consumer devices to vision-based AR/VR platforms and radiation imaging systems . It’s a mix of deep embedded engineering , edge AI , and camera-driven systems. Most of which involve clever integration across bootloaders, Linux kernel, and user … space. Right now, they’re looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to work on a range of projects using NXP i.MX, Qualcomm, and Renesas chipsets . You don’t need prior device driver or kernel experience - just the desire to learn, a strong grasp of C, and a passion for working close to hardware. What You’ll Be Doing More ❯

Job Title: Software Team Lead – Safety-Critical Embedded Systems Location: Cheltenham Salary: £DOE - Competitive Hybrid Working Key Skills: Safety Critical Software, Aerospace, DO-178C, ARP, Embedded, Technical Leadership, Engineering, ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254, DO-248 An industry leader in advanced technology solutions for aerospace and defence applications is seeking an experienced Software Team Lead to guide … the development of real-time, safety-critical embedded systems. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of skilled engineers in designing and delivering high-reliability software that plays a key role in critical control systems. Role Overview As the Software Team Lead, you will oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture and system design to … strong leadership skills to manage a collaborative and high-performing team. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Define requirements and lead the design, development, and verification of bare-metal, real-time embedded software in C. Ensure adherence to DO-178C Level A standards, with full traceability and rigorous testing. Conduct detailed design and code reviews to uphold software quality. Team & Project More ❯

Job Title: Software Team Lead – Safety-Critical Embedded Systems Location: Cheltenham Salary: £DOE - Competitive Hybrid Working Key Skills: Safety Critical Software, Aerospace, DO-178C, ARP, Embedded, Technical Leadership, Engineering, ARP4754, ARINC 653, DO-254, DO-248 An industry leader in advanced technology solutions for aerospace and defence applications is seeking an experienced Software Team Lead to guide … the development of real-time, safety-critical embedded systems. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of skilled engineers in designing and delivering high-reliability software that plays a key role in critical control systems. Role Overview As the Software Team Lead, you will oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements capture and system design to … strong leadership skills to manage a collaborative and high-performing team. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Define requirements and lead the design, development, and verification of bare-metal, real-time embedded software in C. Ensure adherence to DO-178C Level A standards, with full traceability and rigorous testing. Conduct detailed design and code reviews to uphold software quality. Team & Project More ❯

Embedded Developer (C#/.NET) – Contract (6 Months, Extendable) 📍 Location: Hybrid at Poole ⏳ Contract Duration: 6 Months (with potential extension) 💰 Competitive Day Rate – Outside IR35 negotiable or equivalent full time salary About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Embedded Developer with strong hands-on expertise in Embedded C/C++ programming, along with C# to … join our client’s innovative engineering team. Our client is a leader in Parking Payment Solutions and is now expanding into the exciting domain of Railway Ticketing Systems — a new frontier in connected, real-time embedded devices. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded software , writing code that directly interacts with the device hardware … not just backend systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded applications using C# and .NET . Work closely with hardware teams to integrate software at the device level . Develop and deploy solutions within a Microservices-based architecture . Work with RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems) to ensure reliable, low-latency performance. Participate in system testing, debugging More ❯

Graduate Opportunity: Recruitment Resourcer - £25,000 + OTE £35,000 in Year One! Location: Fully Remote (need to be based in the South West) Sector: Recruitment - Electronics, Software, Embedded Systems Do you have the drive, energy, and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you ready to kick-start a rewarding career in recruitment with unlimited … crack on without micro management. The Role: Recruitment Resourcer As a Resourcer, you'll play a pivotal role in sourcing top talent for clients in the electronics, software, and embedded systems sectors. You'll gain hands-on experience in recruitment, developing skills that will propel your career forward. Typical responsibilities include: Selling! Yes, recruitment is a sales role. More ❯

Hobby Clubs, Subsidised Restaurant and Gym A market leading and global company within the defence sector are looking for a Process Assurance or Quality Engineer who has experience within embedded systems and system software throughout the full software development life cycle. You will be working with the latest embedded devices from major vendors in the development of … complex software for embedded electronic systems on both remote and user-based devices. You must be process driven and be able to bring these processes to the wider QA engineering and software development teams to improve the quality of products and services to the end clients. This position is subject to security clearance and so all candidates must More ❯

Job Title : Systems Engineering Lead (Embedded Systems & Software) Location : North Bristol - 2 Days On-Site Per Week Salary : Up to £80,000 (depending on experience) Job Overview: The Systems Engineering Lead will own the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle. You will lead a small team of engineers, working hands-on yourself, ensuring that from … initial concept, through development, validation, manufacturing and production hand-over, we deliver high-quality, robust systems that meet strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the systems-engineering function: define system architecture, hardware & firmware/software integration Mentor and manage a small multi-disciplinary engineering team, setting objectives, perform reviews & foster professional growth Drive projects from concept through to manufacturing … to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders Desirable Experience: Experience with IoT, edge computing, cloud integration or AI might be advantageous Experience working in energy management or power distribution systems More ❯

Job Title : Systems Engineering Lead (Embedded Systems & Software) Location : North Bristol - 2 Days On-Site Per Week Salary : Up to £80,000 (depending on experience) Job Overview: The Systems Engineering Lead will own the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle. You will lead a small team of engineers, working hands-on yourself, ensuring that from … initial concept, through development, validation, manufacturing and production hand-over, we deliver high-quality, robust systems that meet strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the systems-engineering function: define system architecture, hardware & firmware/software integration Mentor and manage a small multi-disciplinary engineering team, setting objectives, perform reviews & foster professional growth Drive projects from concept through to manufacturing … to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders Desirable Experience: Experience with IoT, edge computing, cloud integration or AI might be advantageous Experience working in energy management or power distribution systems More ❯

Job Title : Systems Engineering Lead (Embedded Systems & Software) Location : North Bristol - 2 Days On-Site Per Week Salary : Up to £80,000 (depending on experience) Job Overview: The Systems Engineering Lead will own the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle. You will lead a small team of engineers, working hands-on yourself, ensuring that from … initial concept, through development, validation, manufacturing and production hand-over, we deliver high-quality, robust systems that meet strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the systems-engineering function: define system architecture, hardware & firmware/software integration Mentor and manage a small multi-disciplinary engineering team, setting objectives, perform reviews & foster professional growth Drive projects from concept through to manufacturing … to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders Desirable Experience: Experience with IoT, edge computing, cloud integration or AI might be advantageous Experience working in energy management or power distribution systems More ❯

Job Title : Systems Engineering Lead (Embedded Systems & Software) Location : North Bristol - 2 Days On-Site Per Week Salary : Up to £80,000 (depending on experience) Job Overview: The Systems Engineering Lead will own the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle. You will lead a small team of engineers, working hands-on yourself, ensuring that from … initial concept, through development, validation, manufacturing and production hand-over, we deliver high-quality, robust systems that meet strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the systems-engineering function: define system architecture, hardware & firmware/software integration Mentor and manage a small multi-disciplinary engineering team, setting objectives, perform reviews & foster professional growth Drive projects from concept through to manufacturing … to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders Desirable Experience: Experience with IoT, edge computing, cloud integration or AI might be advantageous Experience working in energy management or power distribution systems JBRP1_UKTJ More ❯

Job Title : Systems Engineering Lead (Embedded Systems & Software) Location : North Bristol - 2 Days On-Site Per Week Salary : Up to £80,000 (depending on experience) Job Overview: The Systems Engineering Lead will own the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle. You will lead a small team of engineers, working hands-on yourself, ensuring that from … initial concept, through development, validation, manufacturing and production hand-over, we deliver high-quality, robust systems that meet strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the systems-engineering function: define system architecture, hardware & firmware/software integration Mentor and manage a small multi-disciplinary engineering team, setting objectives, perform reviews & foster professional growth Drive projects from concept through to manufacturing … to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders Desirable Experience: Experience with IoT, edge computing, cloud integration or AI might be advantageous Experience working in energy management or power distribution systems JBRP1_UKTJ More ❯

Job Title : Systems Engineering Lead (Embedded Systems & Software) Location : North Bristol - 2 Days On-Site Per Week Salary : Up to £80,000 (depending on experience) Job Overview: The Systems Engineering Lead will own the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle. You will lead a small team of engineers, working hands-on yourself, ensuring that from … initial concept, through development, validation, manufacturing and production hand-over, we deliver high-quality, robust systems that meet strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the systems-engineering function: define system architecture, hardware & firmware/software integration Mentor and manage a small multi-disciplinary engineering team, setting objectives, perform reviews & foster professional growth Drive projects from concept through to manufacturing … to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders Desirable Experience: Experience with IoT, edge computing, cloud integration or AI might be advantageous Experience working in energy management or power distribution systems JBRP1_UKTJ More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer - Hybrid – 2 days per week in Bristol We’re looking for a mid level Embedded Software Engineer to join a consultancy team. You’ll work across a broad range of projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality embedded solutions for our clients. Your Skills & Experience: 3+ years of software development experience … Strong embedded programming skills in C/C++ Familiarity with embedded systems (e.g. STM32, CubeMX) Experience with embedded OSs such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or Embassy Solid understanding of communication protocols: I2C, UART, SPI, Bluetooth LE Desirable: Exposure to languages such as Python, JavaScript, Swift, Java, etc. GUI development with Qt, TouchGFX, Crank Familiarity with tools like … Git, Jira, Confluence Ability to work across the full tech stack, from hardware to UI Please reach out if you have any questions at all! Embedded Software Engineer - Hybrid – 2 days per week in Bristo l More ❯

Embedded Software Engineer - Hybrid – 2 days per week in Bristol We’re looking for a mid level Embedded Software Engineer to join a consultancy team. You’ll work across a broad range of projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality embedded solutions for our clients. Your Skills & Experience: 3+ years of software development experience … Strong embedded programming skills in C/C++ Familiarity with embedded systems (e.g. STM32, CubeMX) Experience with embedded OSs such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or Embassy Solid understanding of communication protocols: I2C, UART, SPI, Bluetooth LE Desirable: Exposure to languages such as Python, JavaScript, Swift, Java, etc. GUI development with Qt, TouchGFX, Crank Familiarity with tools like … Git, Jira, Confluence Ability to work across the full tech stack, from hardware to UI Please reach out if you have any questions at all! Embedded Software Engineer - Hybrid – 2 days per week in Bristo l More ❯