Embedded Software Engineer

Whiteley (Hybrid) – SC Required – Initial 6 month contract (Inside IR35)

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a technology organisation that specialises in the research, design, and development of advanced wireless and critical RF communication systems used in mission-critical environments including defence, uncrewed and autonomous systems, government, and broadcast.

They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team working on a varied pipeline of technically challenging projects. The successful candidate will develop software for sophisticated communication products that deliver secure, reliable, long-range data transmission, collaborating closely with hardware, RF, and systems engineers and contributing across the full product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for advanced wireless communication products.
• Program primarily in C++ for embedded applications.
• Develop lower-level functionality in C, including Linux kernel and device driver work where required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hardware, RF, and systems engineers.
• Support integration, testing, and debugging on real hardware platforms.
• Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from concept through to deployment.
• Participate in continuous improvement and innovation across new and existing technologies.

Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in embedded software development using C++.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems and real-time considerations.
• Experience working in Linux-based environments.
• Ability to debug complex issues across software and hardware interfaces.
• A practical, problem-solving mindset with a willingness to engage hands‑on with hardware.
• Experience with VHDL or FPGA development.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel development and device drivers.
• Knowledge of RF or communications systems.