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Embedded Software Engineer

Location
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
£55k - 90k per year
Sector
Technology
Reference
165816
Posted
Posted 3 hours ago

Be part of a growing and highly trusted supplier into the National Security domain, delivering mission-critical solutions that help keep the nation safe, secure and prosperous.

Embedded Engineer - National Security

Working on leading-edge technology solutions including Embedded Systems, RF, DSP, FPGA, AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud and Platform Engineering.

We have secured long-term programmes of work across the full technology spectrum with key customers, providing the foundation for continued growth and development within this domain.

Role

We are seeking skilled Embedded Engineers to strengthen our delivery capability within the National Security sector. The role will support the development and integration of high-performance embedded systems, SDR platforms and FPGA-based solutions, delivering mission-critical capability into secure customer environments.

These are hands-on technical roles requiring strong embedded software engineering experience, an understanding of low-level systems, and experience operating within secure National Security or MOD environments.

Primary Job Purpose

  • Design, develop and optimise embedded software for mission-critical RF and signal processing systems

  • Integrate software onto FPGA-based and embedded hardware platforms

  • Support system architecture, trade studies and technical design decisions

  • Ensure robust, scalable and maintainable embedded implementations

Key Responsibilities Engineering & Development

  • Develop embedded software in C/C++ for Linux and RTOS environments

  • Support integration across embedded hardware, FPGA and SDR platforms

  • Work on low-level interfaces, drivers and hardware/software integration

  • Conduct trade-off analysis across performance, latency and resource utilisation

  • Support testing, debugging and optimisation within secure lab and customer environments

Delivery & Customer Engagement

  • Work closely with Delivery Managers and technical leads to transition solutions from concept through to deployed capability

  • Operate directly within customer-facing secure environments where required

  • Maintain strong technical credibility with National Security stakeholders

  • Highlight technical risks, dependencies and resourcing requirements early

Where you'll work Gloucester

You'll find our Gloucester site within easy reach of the M5 and close to a strong National Security and Defence customer community. Based on the edge of the Cotswolds, the location offers a balance of cutting-edge technical work and access to great outdoor space and local amenities.

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