65 jobs found

Archangel Lightworks is a connectivity company building wireless technology to create the space-enabled networks of the future. We're passionate about improving humanity's communications infrastructure and solving some of Earth's most critical problems from economic inclusion to climate change. Our start-up is a fast-paced and supportive environment, where you can make your mark as part of a growing team and work on the cutting-edge of innovation. To support our growth, we are looking for an experienced engineer with the practical skills and problem solving ability to develop embedded software designs. This is a hands-on technical role, developing new software and systems to support control, automation, and data developments. Responsibilities: As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for the development of embedded systems, from design through implementation and testing, to integration. You will work closely with the project and software leads, to deliver high performance communication and control systems. You will be able to take full responsibility for a design and see that through to integration on the ground station. Your responsibilities will include: Designing, developing and testing embedded software across different subsystems Supporting test automation and system integration and deployment Providing specialist skills ideally, to broaden the tests skill base (i.e. Linux, FPGA, IoT, image processing etc) Contributing to the development, integration, testing, and operations for optical ground stations Continuous improvements to software processes, including developing automated tests. Requirements: Real-Time / Embedded software development in C / C++ Development with RTOS (ideally FreeRTOS) and on Linux Working with networking (Ethernet and IP), DMA, and hardware interfacing (I2C, SPI, CAN, and EtherCAT) protocolsDeveloping for multi-core and FPGA based systems At least 4 years relevant commercial experience post-graduation Proficient use of Git version control and CI systems Python development, including test scripts. Desirable additional skills: Xilinx FPGA/MPSoC and associated tool chain (Vivado, Vitis etc) experience Satcomm protocols, Optical free-space comms, and familiarity with Space related standards (CCSDS, ECSS, SDA etc) High speed (1Gbps+) comms protocol implementation experience (forward error correction, clock recovery, zero copy etc) IoT or cloud software integration and protocols, such as MQTT Experience in FPGA development, VHDL or Verilog Yocto Linux / Petalinux or buildroot build experience Rust development experience Control systems, Matlab / Simulink, including Embedded coder / HDL code generation Managing CI/CD pipelines Systems / requirements engineering experience, including use of UML / SysML. Location: Our office is based in Osney Mead, Oxford. There will be opportunity to work from home as agreed with your line manager. Compensation & Perks: The opportunity to make a difference building cutting edge technology to support a world-changing vision Options for hybrid working and custom arrangements that matter to you 25 days annual leave allowance plus bank holidays Equity options in a growing start-up Investment in you to help you grow, with training resources and budget Supportive team culture with high levels of ownership and responsibility Annual team retreat, regular socials and weekly team lunch Variety of additional perks including learning and wellbeing app subscriptions.

Yocto Developer £45,000-£60,000 (London / Remote) Ready to build software that actually matters? Join a team where you'll be solving real-world problems from day one - not just writing code in the corner. We're looking for an ambitious Yocto / Embedded Developer who loves tackling technical challenges, learning fast, and working with smart, supportive engineers. Be eligible for UK SC clearance What You'll Do Design and build high-performance software used by thousands of users daily Work with Yocto / Embedded Linux to help develop secure software system for amazing clients. Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and product teams on exciting new features Contribute to technical discussions and see your ideas implemented fast Get exposure to cloud computing (AWS / Azure), CI/CD pipelines, and AI tools What We're Looking For BSc degree from a UK university, minimum 2:1 A year experience working commercially with Yocto Strong communication skills and a passion for secure systems Why You'll Love It Here Impact: You'll write code that ships - not sit on sidelines Growth: Weekly mentoring, technical training, and rapid progression Tech culture: Collaborative, fun, and open to new ideas Perks: Remote or Office working, team socials, and a clear progression into senior positions Apply now with your CV. Let's build something great together. Graduate Software Developer, Junior Developer, Entry-Level Developer, Python Developer, C++ Developer, Computer Science Graduate, Full Stack, Software Engineer, Cloud, Machine Learning, JavaScript, Coding Graduate, Graduate Technology Jobs, Yocto developer, Embedded Developer

Our client, who are a leading provider of intelligent transport technology solutions, are looking for a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is based on-site and will play a key part in the development of electronic systems used within passenger information and transport infrastructure. The business designs and manufactures advanced electronic display and controller systems, offering a highly collaborative engineering environment with strong opportunities for innovation and technical leadership. Key responsibilities of the Senior Electronics Design Engineer job based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch: Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of electronic hardware systems and sub-systems. Act as the principal reviewer and sign-off authority for electronic designs, ensuring quality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency. Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget. Design and develop analogue and digital circuits, including microprocessor-based systems (ARM/x86). Create schematics, PCB layouts (single, double, and multi-layer), and Bills of Materials using E-CAD tools. Collaborate with software teams to ensure effective integration of embedded systems (Linux-based platforms). Support production, resolve design issues, and contribute to ongoing product maintenance and engineering change control. Ensure compliance with relevant standards including EMC, RF, and safety regulations. Mentor and support junior engineers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement across the team. Experience required for the Senior Electronics Design Engineer job based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch: Degree or HND in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline. Experience in electronics design and product development, including NPI leadership. Strong knowledge of analogue and digital electronics, including microprocessor systems and communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, etc.). Experience with PCB design and layout tools such as PADS or ORCAD. Proven experience supporting PCBA manufacturing and design for manufacture principles. Understanding of embedded systems and integration with firmware/software environments. Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as EMC and safety compliance. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor and develop others. If this Senior Electronics Design Engineer job in Ashby-de-la-Zouch could be of interest, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Ben on (phone number removed) for more details.

Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology. Our Commitment to Sustainability We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our D&I Commitments We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.

Embedded Software Engineer Real-Time Embedded Systems C Control Systems If you love getting close to hardware and writing software that makes real systems come alive this is the kind of role you ll want to hear about. This Embedded Software Engineer role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world engineering challenges through clean, efficient embedded code. You ll be working on sophisticated microprocessor-based systems where software directly controls sensing, real-time processing and closed-loop control functionality. This is the kind of role where your code doesn t just sit behind a screen it drives real products, interacts with hardware and delivers measurable performance. If you enjoy low-level development, hardware interaction, debugging at component level and seeing your work move from concept to deployment, this could be a brilliant next step. What You ll Be Doing As an Embedded Software Engineer, you ll play a key role in developing software across both embedded targets and supporting desktop applications. Your day-to-day will include: Developing high-quality embedded software for microprocessor-based real-time systems Writing efficient, robust C code for embedded applications Developing software for closed-loop control and sensing applications Working with advanced embedded platforms including SoC and microcontroller-based devices Supporting development across platforms such as Zynq 7000 SoC, TI MSP430 and Renesas RX series processors Designing and developing supporting Windows-based applications for control, configuration and testing Building GUI-based tools using C# within Microsoft Visual Studio Collaborating on the full product development lifecycle from requirements analysis through to implementation and installation Debugging hardware and software issues at component and system level Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop robust, high-performance solutions This is a role where you ll have genuine technical ownership and visibility across the full development process. The Kind of Embedded Software Engineer Who Thrives Here You re someone who enjoys understanding how things work at a low level. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you re naturally curious, technically hands-on and enjoy getting into the detail whether that s debugging hardware interactions, optimising embedded performance or solving complex control challenges. You re equally comfortable working independently or as part of a collaborative engineering team, and you care about writing software that is reliable, maintainable and built to perform. Most importantly, you enjoy building products that solve real technical problems. What You ll Bring Strong experience programming embedded systems Proven ability writing high-quality embedded C (minimum 2+ years) Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio Experience developing Windows applications , ideally in C# Hands-on hardware debugging and testing experience at component level Strong technical troubleshooting and debugging skills Ability to work both collaboratively and independently Degree in Computing, Electronics, Engineering or another numerate discipline (or equivalent experience) Desirable Experience Experience in any of the following would be highly beneficial: Control theory and implementation of digital control systems Video systems and associated standards Linux-based development environments Experience working with embedded SoC platforms Real-time sensing or closed-loop control applications Why This Embedded Software Engineer Role Stands Out This Embedded Software Engineer position offers far more than pure firmware development. You ll work across both embedded and desktop software, gain exposure to advanced processing platforms, and contribute to products that combine software, control systems and hardware in meaningful ways. It s an opportunity to develop broad technical capability while staying deeply hands-on with the engineering. For engineers who enjoy variety, technical challenge and seeing their software directly influence product performance, this is a role with real substance.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level by working on cutting-edge technology in the agricultural sector? This is your opportunity to be part of an innovative company that is revolutionising the way agriculture operates at their UK R&D facility. As a Machine Learning Engineer - Robotics & Perception , you will play a pivotal role in developing intelligent systems that are deployed in real-world environments, making a tangible impact on the industry. By helping design, train, and deploy perception systems from image segmentation and object classification through to stereo camera pipelines and real-time deep neural inference. You will work closely with robotics, embedded, and systems engineers to bring cutting-edge vision intelligence into production agricultural environments What You Will Do: - Design and implement machine learning pipelines for image segmentation, object detection, and 3D scene reconstruction. - Train and optimise deep neural network models using frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow. - Manage and curate training datasets, including developing data augmentation and annotation strategies. - Deploy machine learning models to embedded and edge computing platforms for real-time performance. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate perception modules into broader system architectures. - Maintain thorough documentation of model architectures, experiment results, and deployment procedures. What You Will Bring: - Proven experience in machine learning or computer vision engineering, with a strong understanding of CNN architectures such as YOLO. - Proficiency in C, C++, Python and familiarity with Linux-based development environments. - Knowledge of stereo vision pipelines, depth estimation, and geometric computer vision techniques. - Experience in optimising and deploying models to constrained hardware environments. - A Phd or degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent industry experience. By joining this company, you'll contribute to creating intelligent systems that are transforming agricultural practices. The role offers the chance to work on innovative projects alongside a supportive and talented team. This company values quality, continuous learning, and delivering real-world solutions that make a difference. Location: This role is based onsite in Newport Shropshire, this position is commutable from Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Cannock and Bridgnorth Interested?: Don't miss the chance to be part of this exciting journey. Apply today to become a Machine Learning Engineer - Robotics & Perception and help shape the future of intelligent agricultural technology! Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Are you ready to redefine defence technology and lead innovative software solutions that truly make a difference? This is your chance to join a company at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions. As a Chief Software Architect , you will lead and shape the software engineering strategy for advanced cyber and defence systems, overseeing a team of 20-30 engineers across multiple high-security projects. The position focuses on defining software architectures, driving best-practice development processes, and ensuring collaboration across software, hardware, systems, and firmware teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions. The role requires deep expertise in embedded and application software development using technologies such as C/C++, Rust, Linux, and RTOS environments, alongside experience with DevSecOps, automated testing, and secure development standards. In addition to technical leadership, the architect will mentor engineers, support bids and proposals, influence organisational software standards, and contribute to the delivery of mission-critical defence technologies requiring DV security clearance. What You Will Do: - Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, ensuring optimal approaches, architecture, and tool chains are selected. - Collaborate with stakeholders to develop software requirements, architectures, and designs that meet system and security needs. - Work closely with software leads and project managers to create development plans that deliver value early to customers. - Mentor and coach software engineers, sharing knowledge and driving process improvements for technical excellence. - Specify, design, and review software using UML and SysML modelling tools, ensuring high-quality, modular, and compliant solutions. - Champion best practices in software development, including continuous integration, automated testing, and secure coding standards. What You Will Bring: - Advanced knowledge and experience in C/C++, Rust, or embedded product development, including RTOSes. - Expertise in software engineering practices, methodologies, and technology trends. - Proven track record of delivering complex software solutions to schedule while exceeding customer expectations. - Experience with tools such as version control systems, change control, bug tracking, and automated testing frameworks. - Familiarity with defence or high-assurance development standards, including coding standards like MISRA. This company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower decision-making at both tactical and strategic levels. As a Chief Software Architect , you will be instrumental in driving technical excellence and ensuring the success of critical programmes that protect lives and enhance global security. Your contributions will align with the company's values of trust, collaboration, and innovation, making a real impact in the defence industry. Location: The role is an onsite role in Maidenhead, offering good flexibility with working hours. Interested?: If you're ready to take your career to the next level and lead transformative software projects, apply now to become the Chief Software Architect . Don't miss the opportunity to make a difference in the future of defence technology. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Job Title: C#/.NET Software Engineer Location: South Cambridgeshire Salary: Up to 70,000 Working Pattern: Hybrid 2 days in office This is a brilliant opportunity for aC#/.NET engineer to join a fast-growing technology company whose software is used by scientists and engineers across the world. You'll be writing code that drives real machines connecting instrumentation, automation systems, and digital workflows that power cutting-edge scientific processes. It's a genuinely hands-on role where your work has direct, visible impact. The Role You'll design and build high-quality software across desktop, embedded, and server environments, working alongside a talented team of architects, engineers, and product managers to deliver robust, user-focused solutions. You'll also contribute to architectural decisions and mentor junior developers. Requirements Strong C#/.NET development experience Strong knowledge of software design principles, testing and DevOps pipelines Experience building Windows applications with XAML Familiarity with IoT protocols such as MQTT and OPC/UA SQL databases and Linux OS experience Comfortable working with AI tools If this role is of interest, please apply below.

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Embedded Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Rate: 65.00 per hour Location: Portsmouth Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week remote working Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Embedded Software Engineer Job Description: The role of Embedded Software Engineer is required due to increased demand for the work of our Advanced Developments Group (ADG). The ADG are a small team of highly innovative, enthusiastic engineers providing cutting edge technology solutions to our key customers. Responsibilities: Use your skills and knowledge to prototype innovative wireless solutions You will be primarily developing using C/C++ on embedded platforms Development of embedded software/firmware prototypes in an agile environment Further development of proven prototypes to a deployment standard Development of software in a real-time embedded environment using Linux. (e.g. Microblaze or RISC-V using C/C++) Experience of working with and configuring embedded Linux systems with tools such as Buildroot and Yocto Experience of working with Uboot, Kernel config and device trees Building and deploying embedded Linux systems in an offline environment Skill Set Essential: Experience programming Embedded Systems using C/C++ Experience of bare-metal and embedded Linux environments Experience of linux device drivers including DMA, Interrupts, and Device Trees Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing Knowledge of Software Defined Radio

A dynamic and expanding engineering company, leading the way in advanced technical solutions, is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer. The primary focus of the role is developing C++ code for embedded electronic systems and products. The Role Design and develop robust software in C/C++ for embedded platforms Create and maintain technical documentation to support design decisions Ensure software operates reliably and meets functional specifications Shape the long-term direction of software architecture and capabilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative technology within real-world constraints Develop and maintain test suites, including unit and integration tests Implement and troubleshoot hardware interfaces and data protocols (e.g., CAN, UART, TCP/IP) Build and maintain user-facing applications using both commercial and open-source toolkits Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to align system-level behaviour Assist in scoping projects, breaking down requirements, and mentoring junior engineers The Candidate Strong experience programming in C++ for embedded systems Experienced with testing practices and tools Experience working in Linux-based environments Exposure to platforms like Xilinx or PetaLinux whighly beneficial, but not essential A collaborative team player with an eye for clean, maintainable code The Offer Offering up to 65,000, hybrid working model with flexible working hours, private medical cover and relocation support available.

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer Cambridgeshire 60-70k Location: Cambridge (Consultancy-based) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Due to the type of work the client are looking for UK eyes only candidates We are looking for a high-caliber Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a leading technology business. This role is designed for an engineer who thrives on technical variety and wants to play a key part in turning "impossible" concepts into real-world, high-integrity platforms. Your Technical Profile Language Expertise: Strong proficiency in C and/or C++ for embedded systems. Platform Experience: Extensive experience developing for embedded platforms (ARM, STM32, or similar Microcontrollers). OS Knowledge: Solid understanding of Embedded Linux (Yocto/PetaLinux). Systems Architecture: Ability to design scalable, robust software using UML and rigorous engineering practices. Interfacing: Comfortable working close to the metal, including interfacing with on-board FPGAs and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN). The "Value Add" Experience with Python or MATLAB for algorithm development and testing. Familiarity with Low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) design constraints-crucial for drone and space applications. A background in Signal Processing or Robotics (ROS/ROS2). The ability to mentor junior engineers and act as a "Design Authority" for software workstreams. If you are a motivated engineer who thrives on variety and exciting technical challenges, apply today with your CV.

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37 hour week, early finish on a Friday, (5-days in the office) Salary: 65,000- 85,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 35992 Polytec are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer with experience designing ATEX / intrinsically safe products to support the development of next-generation, mission-critical communication systems for our Cambridge based client. This role is suited to a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex hardware features and working closely with cross-functional teams. You'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and certification of professional communication equipment and related accessories. Responsibilities Design and develop hardware for ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products Contribute to baseband and microprocessor-based system design Design efficient, low-power power supplies and supporting circuitry Support design verification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance Produce clear engineering documentation Collaborate with engineers across hardware, software and verification teams Requirements Degree in electronics or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) Proven experience designing products for ATEX environments Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles Experience with microprocessor-based hardware and common interfaces Good communication skills and a collaborative approach Desirable EMC / ESD-aware design experience Audio or RF system exposure Embedded Linux or board bring-up experience Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

About Us DTC A Codan Company is a technology company based in Whiteley, Hampshire. We specialise in the research and development of wireless and critical RF communication systems. Our Engineers work at the edge of what is scientifically possible, using every advancement in technology to our advantage. Our technology is deployed by our customers to give them an unrivalled ability to wirelessly transmit data over long ranges with high reliability and security. We are well established across multiple markets such as military and defence, uncrewed vehicles such as drones, police and government, and broadcast technology. About the Role At DTC, our Embedded Engineers enjoy a varied role with a steady stream of challenging new projects to work on. We have ongoing growth in our embedded team and will be seeking to hire multiple Engineers with experence in embedded C++ and/or C for low-level Linux kernel device drivers. If you have experience in DSP or VHDL/FPGA, those skills will be put to good use, or could be developed as part of your ongoing training and professional development. Most of our Embedded Engineers enjoy getting hands-on with hardware as well, although we do have a dedicated Hardware and RF Team who take care of most of the heavy lifting. Why work at DTC We celebrate and recognise success, take pride in our culture, and enjoy working alongside highly skilled colleagues on ground-breaking technology that fuels the continued success of the business. We offer a flexible working environment, competitive salaries, a great benefits package, and ensure that our Engineers receive world-class training and development. Interested in finding out more? Click apply today and we will contact suitable candidates for an informal discussion. Successful applicants will need to be able to undergo Security Clearance, although employment can commence prior to this being obtained.

Software Engineer Rust / Instrumentation Location: Newbury, Berkshire (Hybrid) Type: Permanent Salary: £45,000 £60,000 A small engineering company developing bespoke instrumentation, automation and data acquisition systems is looking to hire a Software Systems Engineer to support continued growth. This is a hands-on role working on real-world engineering problems across industrial, scientific and test environments. Projects range from custom data acquisition platforms and industrial monitoring systems through to detector readout systems and specialised measurement equipment. The company is transitioning further into product development, with Rust becoming a core part of the software stack. You would be joining a very small technical team, working closely with the founder on software architecture, system design and customer-facing engineering projects. This role would suit somebody who enjoys solving unusual technical problems rather than working on highly standardised products. The business operates with a systems engineering mindset and values curiosity, practicality and adaptability over rigid specialisation. Typical involvements: Software Engineer - Rust Developing software for instrumentation and industrial measurement systems Building applications primarily in Rust, alongside some Python, TypeScript and LabVIEW where appropriate Working across the full engineering lifecycle from concept through deployment Integrating software with hardware, data acquisition devices and embedded Linux systems Supporting customer projects and occasionally visiting customer sites within the UK Helping improve engineering practices including testing, CI and tooling Skills / Knowledge Required: Software Engineer - Rust A degree in an engineering discipline coupled with 4-5 years of industry experience working within software programming Strong software engineering fundamentals but with a broad systems engineering approach (i.e. understanding the wider system, hardware, etc) Commercial experience with Rust preferred. However strong C/C++ experience with an interest in moving into Rust could be considered. Experience working close to hardware, instrumentation or real-world engineering systems Comfortable working independently within a small engineering business Familiarity with Git / GitLab, automated / unit testing and modern software engineering practices Experience of Linux based systems Beneficial skills: Some embedded Linux experience would be beneficial as would experience of FPGAs or PCBAs Experience with bespoke data acquisition and control systems or integrating hardware and software for unique engineering applications (e.g., test cells, scientific instrumentation, industrial adaptation of lab equipment, etc) There s a broad mix of work spanning industrial automation, scientific instrumentation and bespoke engineering systems, so an interest in understanding how physical systems work is important. This software engineer opening is commutable from Reading, Newbury Basingstoke, Swindon, Winchester, Oxford, Bracknell and London.

Embedded Software Engineer Location: 3 days/week in London Contract Length: 12 Months Day Rate: 50-65 per hour Security Clearance: SC Eligible or Active SC Preferred Start Date: ASAP Overview I am seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of advanced defence radar and surveillance systems for a high-profile programme within the defence sector. This contract role will focus on real-time embedded software development for radar processing platforms, sensor interfaces, and mission-critical electronic systems. The successful engineer will work closely with systems, FPGA, DSP, and electronics teams to deliver software for complex embedded hardware environments. Key Responsibilities Design and develop embedded software in C/C++ for radar and sensor systems Develop low-level drivers and hardware abstraction layers for custom embedded platforms Work on real-time software running on ARM-based and DSP-enabled systems Interface with FPGA teams for high-speed data transfer and hardware control Support radar signal acquisition, timing, synchronisation, and control functionality Develop software for communication interfaces including SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCIe, and CAN Debug complex hardware/software integration issues using JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers Participate in system integration, verification, and environmental testing activities Produce clear technical documentation aligned with defence engineering standards Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience in embedded software engineering within defence, aerospace, or high-reliability systems Expert-level C/C++ development skills Experience with RTOS environments such as VxWorks, FreeRTOS, Integrity, or embedded Linux Experience working closely with FPGA or DSP teams Strong understanding of embedded hardware architectures and board bring-up Experience debugging low-level embedded systems Familiarity with high-speed communication interfaces and real-time data handling Experience working within regulated or safety-critical engineering environments Ability to obtain or hold UK SC clearance Desirable Experience Radar systems or sensor-processing experience Digital signal processing (DSP) RF systems or electronic warfare knowledge Experience with Xilinx or Intel FPGA platforms DO-178C, DEF STAN, or IEC standards exposure Python scripting or automated test frameworks CI/CD pipelines and embedded Linux build systems

Firmware Engineer / Embedded Software Engineer ( Next Generation IoT Wearable Devices) Location: Cambridge (Hybrid 1-2 days in the office a week) Salary: £60,000 £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Contact: Adam Mayne (url removed) (phone number removed) Embedded Software Engineer Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer to join a rapidly growing technology company developing next generation IoT, Bluetooth enabled, low power wearable devices. You ll be part of a talented, supportive R&D team working on real products with real users, contributing to both current generation firmware and new product development from concept through to mass production. This is an environment known for innovation, employee development, and a genuinely collaborative culture, offering excellent training, career growth and the chance to work with cutting edge embedded technologies. Responsibilities of Firmware Engineer Designing and developing embedded firmware for IoT wearable products Working across the full product lifecycle prototyping, implementation, optimisation, validation and release Creating efficient, reliable firmware for battery powered, resource constrained devices Developing and maintaining low level drivers, communication interfaces and wireless protocol stacks Collaboration with hardware, electronics and software teams to deliver high quality, production ready systems What we are looking for, as much as possible from below. Education & Core Skills Degree/Masters/PhD in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems or similar Strong commercial experience in embedded C development (ideally 5+ years) Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX or similar Confident working in Unix/Linux development environments Strong grounding in software testing (unit, regression, system) Embedded & Firmware Expertise Experience writing device drivers directly from datasheets Knowledge of low power design techniques and firmware optimisation for constrained MCUs Experience working with BLE/Bluetooth, WiFi, Cellular or other wireless protocols Experience with battery-powered, low-energy devices is highly beneficial Familiarity with Git, Jira, Bitbucket, or similar tooling Nice to Have Prior experience with wearable technologies Cellular expertise (e.g., LTE M, NB IoT) Exposure to embedded Linux environments

Job Title: Senior Automation Test Engineer (Embedded) Salary: Up to 85,000 Location: Cambridge (3 days on site ideally) We're on the hunt for a strong Senior Automation Test Engineer with a Python background who can build test automation frameworks from scratch. This is on behalf of a company that are working on the development of their next generation products within the telecoms space. To be successful in this role, you will need knowledge of networking protocols (I.e. TCP/IP) and a solid embedded testing background. What will you be involved in? Designing and building scalable test automation frameworks from scratch (e.g. keyword-driven, data-driven) for embedded systems within the wireless telecoms domain (gNodeB, core network, UE). Developing and managing CI/CD pipelines for automated test execution, reporting, and continuous validation. Orchestrating and automating multi-node environments to simulate real-world network traffic and interactions. Creating and executeting test scenarios to validate system behaviour under varying traffic conditions. Analysing logs from both 5G protocol and network traffic perspectives to identify defects, performance issues, and bottlenecks. Generating test data, automate reporting, and track execution results and failures across complex test suites. Producing and maintaining technical documentation, including system architecture and API specifications. Skills & Experience Essential: Solid experience developing test automation frameworks and hands-on experience orchestrating multi-node systems for embedded systems or telecoms Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines from the ground up. Strong understanding of embedded systems testing, including hardware/software integration. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++ for automation. Experience with network analysis and tracing tools (e.g. TCPdump, Wireshark, strace). Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP, 5G) and an understanding of networking fundamentals (IPv6, DNS, DHCP, NAT) and network security concepts. Experience with test frameworks and reporting tools (e.g. TestNG, JUnit, Allure, ReportPortal). Familiarity with containerisation and distributed environments (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with network orchestration and performance testing tools (e.g. OpenStack, Xena, Ixia, Spirent). An understanding of the Linux networking stack (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP, Netfilter, iptables, nftables). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex system issues. Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in collaborative environments.

Job Title : Embedded Software Engineer (C++ / Linux) Location : Bristol (2/3 Days Per Week On-Site) Salary : £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Note : Only candidates with permanent, unrestricted UK working rights will be considered, as visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Overview : We are looking for a skilled Embedded Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimise Embedded C++ software for Linux-based systems. This role will focus on developing Embedded Software for systems & products used in industrial, aerospace, automotive & manufacturing sectors. A successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, integrating software with hardware and supporting the full product lifecycle of a next generation product. Responsibilities : -Design, implement, and maintain embedded C++ software for Linux platforms - Work closely with hardware, systems and design engineers to integrate software with embedded devices - Debug, test, and optimise software for performance and reliability - Contribute to software architecture, APIs, and technical documentation - Support validation, testing, and product release processes - Collaborate in cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex technical problems Experience Required : - Strong proficiency in Embedded C++ - Experience with Linux-based embedded systems - Familiarity with debugging tools, version control, and software development workflows - Experience with device drivers or low-level hardware interfaces - Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet) - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

Contract C++ Linux Software Engineer 6-month contract for a C++ Linux Software Engineer. Inside IR35, 2 days from home after an initial period getting to grips with the project. Contract Software Engineer essential skills - Strong C++ on Linux Significant embedded software engineer experience Desirable skills Build environment OpenEmbedded, Bitbake, Makefiles Networking - UDP, TCP/IP, Analysis tools (e.g Wireshark) Linux Kernel and CLI tools BASH scripting Python Real-time multi-threaded software concepts U-Boot Wt web GUI library familiarity Position : Contract C++ Linux Software Engineer Location : Near Wimbledon, London