Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Defence

Location: North Somerset (on-site)

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be UK nationals and eligible to obtain security clearance, if not already SC Cleared.

NexGen Associates is working with an innovative technology organisation delivering advanced engineering solutions across complex sensing and signal processing systems. Due to continued growth and investment in R&D, they are seeking a talented Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team.

This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated embedded platforms that support high-performance data processing and real-time applications. The role sits at the intersection of hardware and software, making it ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and contributing to the development of cutting‑edge systems.

The Role:

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing and enhancing embedded software platforms used within high-performance electronic systems. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure robust, reliable and optimised system performance.

Key responsibilities include:

Designing and developing embedded software for Linux-based platforms

Supporting the development of low-level drivers and hardware interfaces

Working closely with hardware and FPGA engineering teams to support system integration

Optimising real-time data processing and system performance

Contributing to system testing, validation and integration activities

Supporting technical problem solving across the full development lifecycle

Providing guidance or mentoring to junior engineers where required

Requirements:

We are looking for an experienced embedded software engineer who enjoys working in technically challenging environments and contributing to the development of advanced technology platforms.

Strong experience developing embedded software within real-time environments

Experience working with Embedded Linux systems, ideally Yocto-based platforms

Knowledge of Linux kernel development, device trees or driver development

Experience working alongside FPGA or hardware engineering teams

Understanding of embedded system architecture and hardware/software interaction

Experience with hardware debugging, system bring-up or integration activities

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

This role offers the chance to work on complex engineering systems within a highly capable team focused on innovation and technical excellence. You will be involved in the development of advanced platforms where your expertise will directly influence system capability and performance.

If you are an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking for a challenging role working on advanced technology programmes, we would welcome your application.

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