MERITUS are recruiting for an Embedded Software Engineer to support RTOS projects in the defence industry from our client's site in Bristol on an initial 6 month contract.
EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £68 PER HOUR - BRISTOL, ONSITE - 6 MONTHS (+LIKELY EXTENSION) - UNDERGO SC CLEARANCE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
Our client is a global leader in advanced defence systems, seeking a highly capable and adaptable Embedded Software Engineer to join their engineering team at a secure UK development site.
You will contribute to the development of mission-critical embedded software within a dynamic team environment, with the autonomy to take ownership of technical delivery. The role combines software development with hands-on integration and testing on target hardware.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop embedded real-time software on Linux using C++ within multi-threaded applications, aligned to defined requirements and interface specifications
- Design and execute functional and integration testing on target hardware
- Support integration activities within a lab-based environment
- Adhere to established project planning, quality, and engineering processes
- Utilise issue tracking and project management tools to support delivery
Required Experience & Skills
- Strong experience developing and debugging real-time embedded software using C/C++
- Experience with model-based development tools (e.g. UML-based environments)
- Proven background in integration testing, simulation, and hardware/software validation
- Experience developing software against defined requirements and interface control documentation (ICDs)
- Familiarity with requirements management and technical documentation tools
- Understanding of configuration management environments
Desirable:
- Exposure to Python, Ada, or RTOS environments
Behavioural Profile
- Proactive and adaptable mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to operate independently and within a collaborative team environment
