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Embedded Software Engineer (C)
Job Posted: 45 minutes ago
Salary: £ 65 - 70 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Software Engineer - Embedded Systems (Safety-Critical)
📍 Stevenage | Onsite (some hybrid flexibility)
💰 £70 per hour via umbrella | 6-month contract (extensions likely)
Overview
A leading defence technology company is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their development team in Stevenage. You'll play a key role in designing and delivering safety-critical, real-time embedded software for next-generation missile and defence systems.
This is a hands-on role working across the full software development lifecycle - from requirements and design through to testing, verification, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, test, and verify embedded software in C/C++ for safety-critical real-time systems.
Work across the full software lifecycle, including requirements capture, design, implementation, integration, and formal verification.
Support system integration and debugging using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
Create and maintain accurate technical documentation to meet safety and quality standards.
Collaborate closely with systems, electronics, and integration engineers.
Ensure compliance with safety-critical standards such as DO-178C Level B or equivalent.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
Proven experience developing bare-metal embedded software in C/C++.
Strong understanding of the full software lifecycle, including requirements and verification.
Experience with requirements management and version control tools (e.g., DOORS, GIT, RTC).
Ability to work with minimal supervision and solve complex technical issues.
Excellent attention to detail and structured approach to documentation.
Desirable:
Experience working to DO-178C, SIL-4, or similar safety integrity standards.
Familiarity with tools such as LDRA, RAPITA, or SCADE.
Knowledge of defence or aerospace systems and microcontroller-based development.
Experience in Python, C++, or modelling tools for simulation or testing.
What's on Offer
£70 per hour (via umbrella)
6-month contract with likely extensions
Onsite in Stevenage (some hybrid flexibility)
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence and aerospace projectsBefore You Apply
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