Embedded Software Engineer| Salisbury | Permanent | £37,769 - £43,815
24 days ago
Salisbury
Subject - Embedded Software Engineer| Salisbury | Permanent | £37,769 - £43,815 Salary: £37,769 - £43,815 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire (Porton Down site) You must be eligible for SC/DV Clearance. The Client: Curo are partnering with a government organisation at the forefront of UK defence and national security. Working across domains such as cyber, electromagnetic activities, and systems engineering, they transform research into real-world capabilities that make a tangible impact. The Candidate: The successful candidate will be degree-qualified in a STEM discipline (eg Computing, Electronics, Physics) or possess equivalent experience. You will bring hands-on Embedded software development skills, ideally in C, C++ or Rust, and have experience working with microcontrollers, DSP, and Real Time operating systems. A background in defence or secure environments is highly desirable. The Role: This role offers a unique opportunity to work on bespoke engineering projects in highly secure environments. You'll contribute to the development of Embedded systems and software-defined radio frameworks, applying your technical expertise to solve complex problems. The work is varied, often classified, and offers exposure to technologies rarely seen outside of government. Key Duties: • Develop Embedded software using C, C++ or Rust., • Work with microprocessors and microcontrollers in Real Time environments, • Apply DSP techniques and mathematical modelling. (eg linear algebra, signal processing algorithms), • Use or adapt frameworks such as OpenCPI or similar SDR platforms., • Apply Embedded testing methodologies and work with RTOS., • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across government and industry., • Degree-qualified in a STEM subject or equivalent experience., • Experience in Embedded software development. (C, C++, Rust), • Knowledge of microcontrollers and Digital Signal Processing., • Familiarity with SDR frameworks and Embedded testing., • Understanding of RTOS and Real Time systems., • Proven ability to solve complex, non-routine technical problems., • Strong communication and collaboration skills., • Civil Service Pension with employer contribution of up to 28.97%., • 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays., • Option to buy/sell up to 5 days leave annually., • In-year bonuses and thank-you vouchers., • Flexible working options including compressed hours and job shares., • Paid professional memberships. (up to 2), • Fully funded apprenticeships up to Level 7. (Master's), • On-site facilities: parking, EV charging, restaurants, cafés, gyms. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.