Embedded Software Consultant – Defence

Overview

You will contribute to building advanced embedded systems for defence and safety. In Cambridge, you join a multi-disciplinary team to develop newly invented technologies, working on Embedded C and related languages. You’ll collaborate across software, hardware, and physics disciplines to deliver impactful, industry-defining solutions. The role offers career growth and competitive rewards as the team expands. This position supports security-clearance readiness and aims to shape critical defence technology.

Pay / Benefits

• starting salary
• salary reviews
• bonus
• pension
• free lunches
• outstanding benefits

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software primarily in Embedded C for defence applications
• Prototype software solutions and iterate with cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and physics colleagues in a multi-discipline division
• Contribute to the development of new technologies and features
• Assist in system integration and verification in a defence context
• Support security-clearance processes as required
• Engage in knowledge sharing and learning within a growing team
• Maintain code quality and documentation for maintainability and compliance

Key requirements

• Experience in Embedded C
• Defence sector experience preferred but open to other complex sectors
• Ability to obtain security clearance
• Knowledge of prototyping, C, C++, MATLAB or similar languages advantageous
• Degree in software or electronics or relatedEmbedded software engineer path
• Experience at various levels of seniority with responsibilities aligned to技能

• collaboration in a multi-disciplinary environment
• quick learner and willingness to learn from others
• proactive communication and teamwork
• Embedded C
• C
• C++

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