Job Description:

Competitive Salary | Derby - Onsite | Permanent 

We're recruiting for a Embedded Software Engineer to join a growing and ambitious team at a pivotal stage in its journey.

Want to be part of a business that is disrupting the national security market? Our client is a fast-growing UK sovereign technology company delivering innovative encryption and secure communications solutions to some of the country's most demanding customers. Combining deep technical expertise with an agile, customer-focused approach, they are challenging the status quo and proving that world-class capability can come from a dynamic and ambitious SME.

Security Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of the role, applicants must:

• Be British citizens.

• Have resided in the UK for at least 7 of the last 10 years.

• Be eligible to obtain and maintain unconditional Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

Are you passionate about developing innovative, high-quality software at the cutting edge of Cyber Security? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing secure, reliable and high-integrity systems?

We are looking for talented Embedded Software Engineers to join our experienced and highly skilled team. With opportunities ranging from graduate and junior positions through to senior-level roles, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while working on innovative and challenging projects.

You will be involved in the design, development and testing of innovative software products and systems, with security and quality at the heart of everything you do.

Working closely with colleagues and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and testing embedded software solutions using C/C++.

• Designing maintainable software in line with customer requirements and formal specifications.

• Developing and executing software unit tests.

• Supporting high-integrity software development and functional correctness.

• Participating in code reviews and producing technical documentation.

• Identifying problems, proposing solutions and driving improvements.

• Delivering high-quality work to agreed project schedules.

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects where attention to detail, innovation and engineering excellence are essential.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Embedded C/C++ software development.

• Multi-threaded embedded systems and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).

• ARM-based microcontrollers, such as STM32, including register-level programming.

• Embedded debugging techniques, including JTAG and ETM.

• Industry coding standards, such as MISRA and CERT C.

• Automated software unit testing tools, such as LDRA and Parasoft.

• Static analysis tools.

• Technical report writing.

Technical ability is important, but so is the right attitude. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for quality.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Confidence to take initiative and work independently.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.

• A proactive approach to taking ownership and resolving issues.

What's on offer:

• 25 days annual leave 

• Company pension 

• 4x Death in service

• EV car scheme 

• Benefit platform with high street discounts 

If you have the experience we are looking for and you think you will succeed within this industry and role, apply today.