Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Stevenage, UK (Relocation Package Available)

Salary: Dependent on Experience

Security Clearance: Must be a British Citizen or Dual UK National with British Citizenship

Dynamic (Hybrid) Working: Typically 4 to 5 days on-site due to workload classification

About Artemis Chase:

As defence recruitment specialists, Artemis Chase is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for one of our leading defence clients based in Stevenage. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team at the cutting edge of missile system design, offering competitive pay, an attractive relocation package, and the chance to work with state-of-the-art technology in a multi-disciplinary environment.

The Opportunity:

You will be working on Seeker software, a complex real-time sub-component of a missile, interfacing with advanced sensors and other missile sub-equipment. The role is hands-on, involving the full software life cycle from requirements capture to design, implementation, and verification. You’ll also have opportunities to work in a lab environment, working with missile components and test equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including hardware, software, and firmware experts.
• Develop hard real-time embedded software using C in an Agile/SCRUM environment.
• Perform requirements capture, software architecture, and design.
• Implement embedded software solutions and verify through testing and reviews.
• Collaborate to integrate software and analyse system performance.

What We’re Looking For:

To excel in this role, you should have proven experience and proficiency in the following areas:

• Embedded Software Development: Proven experience in hard real-time systems.
• Programming: Strong command of C.
• Communication Protocols: Familiarity with SPI, UART, Ethernet, or PCI-Express.
• Software Design: Experience with methodologies such as UML.
• System Performance Analysis: Ability to evaluate and integrate software components.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative individual who thrives in solving complex system and software-level problems. Your adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills will be key to thriving in this environment.

Why Join Us?

Our client is a trusted partner to the Armed Forces and governments, supporting efforts to protect national security and freedom. They offer outstanding career development, competitive pay, and excellent benefits, including:

• Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance).
• Pension: Contributions up to 14% (employer and employee).
• Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days off.
• Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks of enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities.

Interested?

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