Embedded Software Engineer

Copello
Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7LW, United Kingdom
5 days ago
£60 – £80 ph

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£60 – £80 ph

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16 Apr 2026 (5 days ago)
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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

Essential:

* 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.

Desirable

* Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience.

* Experience with VHDL or FPGA development.

* Familiarity with Linux kernel development and device drivers.

* Knowledge of RF or communications systems

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