Embedded Software/ Firmware Engineer

Overview

In this role you will design and maintain embedded software for defence and communications applications, spanning from prototyping to production. You join a multidisciplinary team focused on secure, high-assurance technologies and contribute across the full software lifecycle. You will tackle challenging, security-critical problems and help evolve capabilities with modern languages and platforms. The opportunity emphasizes hands-on development, collaboration with hardware and FPGA engineers, and real-world impact in national security domains.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software/firmware in C++ and Rust where applicable
• Develop software for embedded platforms including embedded Linux and bare-metal MCUs
• Contribute to design, prototyping, testing and validation of new technologies
• Collaborate with software, FPGA and hardware teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Investigate complex problems and derive innovative engineering approaches
• Support the software lifecycle from concept to product development
• Explore emerging technologies to improve performance, reliability and capability
• Ensure software meets security, quality and engineering standards

Key requirements

• Strong C++ experience in embedded/firmware environments
• Experience with Rust or demonstrable ability to develop Rust expertise
• Experience developing for embedded systems, microcontrollers or resource-constrained platforms
• Knowledge of embedded Linux, bare-metal development or low-level software engineering
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex challenges
• Proactive learning mindset and willingness to explore new technologies
• Degree in engineering, mathematical or scientific discipline, or equivalent practical experience

• problem-solving
• proactive learning
• collaboration
• C++ (embedded/firmware)
• Rust (interest or expertise)
• embedded systems

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