Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Posted Today by Hyra

£68 Per hour
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom

Summary: A leading organisation in the defence sector is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain critical embedded systems. The role involves creating complex software solutions for advanced defence technologies within a high-performance engineering environment. Candidates should have experience in embedded C or C++ development and a strong understanding of real-time operating systems. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a compressed four-day working week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing high-quality embedded software code for defence applications.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and architecture.
  • Debugging and testing software on target hardware to ensure reliability and performance.
  • Maintaining technical documentation throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Participating in peer code reviews to ensure adherence to industry standards.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in embedded C or C++ software development.
  • Strong understanding of real-time operating systems and hardware-software interfaces.
  • Experience working within the defence or aerospace industry is highly desirable.
  • Ability to work effectively in a structured engineering environment.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom.

Salary (Rate): £68.00 hourly

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Type: Remote | Salary: Competitive salary A leading organisation in the defence sector is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining critical embedded systems within a high-performance engineering environment. This role involves working on complex software solutions to support advanced defence technologies.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Developing high-quality embedded software code for defence applications.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and architecture.
  • Debugging and testing software on target hardware to ensure reliability and performance.
  • Maintaining technical documentation throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Participating in peer code reviews to ensure adherence to industry standards.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in embedded C or C++ software development.
  • Strong understanding of real-time operating systems and hardware-software interfaces.
  • Experience working within the defence or aerospace industry is highly desirable.
  • Ability to work effectively in a structured engineering environment.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate of £68.00.
  • Compressed four-day working week (Monday to Thursday).
  • Overtime paid at time and a quarter for hours exceeding 37 per week.
  • Opportunity to work on world-class defence projects.

Apply via Hyra to be considered for this opportunity.