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Embedded Software Engineer

117 000 – 117 000 £
ContractExperience not specifiedOn-sitePortsmouth
BelcanPortsmouth

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Embedded Software Engineer

Based in Portsmouth (Hybrid Working)

Security Clearance - Desirable


Our client is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their Advanced Developments team, supporting the creation of cutting-edge embedded and wireless technology. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly innovative environment where you'll help prototype, develop and refine next-generation embedded systems for high-profile technical programmes.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll contribute to the end-to-end development of embedded software solutions, from initial prototype through to deployment-ready systems. You'll work daily with C/C++ across bare-metal and embedded Linux platforms, supporting the development of real-time solutions and working with a range of modern embedded tooling. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy complex technical challenges, problem-solving and developing advanced technology within a collaborative environment.


Key Responsibilities


You will develop embedded software and firmware using C/C++ in both bare-metal and embedded Linux environments. You'll create prototype solutions and evolve them to production standard, configure and deploy embedded Linux systems using tools such as Buildroot and Yocto, and work with U-Boot, kernel configuration and device trees. You will also engage in real-time embedded development using platforms such as Microblaze or RISC-V, and work with Linux device drivers, DMA and interrupts.

Requirements (Essential)


Strong experience programming Embedded Systems using C/C++

Background in bare-metal and embedded Linux environments

Experience working with Linux device drivers, including DMA, interrupts and device trees

Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing

Knowledge of Software Defined Radio


Work Pattern


37 hours per week (4.5-day pattern between 7am-7pm)

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days working from home


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75% above median
66 721 £

Based on 11 offers with salary for Jobs on-site in Portsmouth

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