Senior Embedded C++ Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will design and implement real-time, mission-critical embedded software for defence and other regulated environments. You will work within high-integrity, process-driven programs, collaborating with systems, electronics, and test engineers to ensure deterministic and safe software. This role focuses on robust C++ development and safety assurance in demanding environments. You will help shape reliable solutions that meet strict standards and security requirements.

Pay / Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, team events
• Flexible working (role dependent)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded C++ for real-time, mission-critical systems
• Contribute to safety-regulated environments following high-integrity practices
• Develop and integrate low-level software components and system interfaces
• Support unit, integration, and system testing for deterministic behavior
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate software into complex platforms
• Produce clear, traceable technical documentation for regulated environments

Key requirements

• Strong embedded C++ experience (C++11/14/17+)
• Experience delivering software in defence, safety-critical, or regulated environments
• Understanding of real-time constraints and deterministic behaviour
• Experience with verification, validation, and requirements traceability
• Familiarity with configuration management and lifecycle tooling
• Strong debugging/problem-solving in complex systems

• Clear and confident communicator across multi-disciplinary teams
• Detail-oriented, quality-driven mindset
• Strong ownership of technical delivery and accountability
• Embedded C++ (C++11/14/17+)
• Real-time software constraints and deterministic behaviour
• Verification, validation, and requirements traceability

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