Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer Whiteley (Hybrid) – SC Required – Initial 6 month contract (Inside IR35) About the Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a technology organisation that specialises in the research, design, and development of advanced wireless and critical RF communication systems used in mission-critical environments including defence, uncrewed and autonomous systems, government, and broadcast. They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team working on a varied pipeline of technically challenging projects. The successful candidate will develop software for sophisticated communication products that deliver secure, reliable, long-range data transmission, collaborating closely with hardware, RF, and systems engineers and contributing across the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for advanced wireless communication products. • Program primarily in C++ for embedded applications. • Develop lower-level functionality in C, including Linux kernel and device driver work where required. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware, RF, and systems engineers. • Support integration, testing, and debugging on real hardware platforms. • Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from concept through to deployment. • Participate in continuous improvement and innovation across new and existing technologies. Skills and Experience Essential: • Strong experience in embedded software development using C++. • Solid understanding of embedded systems and real-time considerations. • Experience working in Linux-based environments. • Ability to debug complex issues across software and hardware interfaces. • A practical, problem-solving mindset with a willingness to engage hands-on with hardware. Desirable • Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience. • Experience with VHDL or FPGA development. • Familiarity with Linux kernel development and device drivers. • Knowledge of RF or communications systems.