Embedded Software Engineer
12 hours ago
Whiteley
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.