Embedded Software Engineer

Location Stevenage
Job Type Contract
Salary Up to £49.25 per hour + up to £65/hourly Umbrella rate
Reference 2788752_1658939892
Duration 0-12 months

The UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, MBDA, are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer responsible for developing the real-time systems application software for the next generation of Missile Systems. This hands-on technical role will involve designing, implementing, and testing safety-critical Actuator subsystem software for missile products. The capable and adaptable candidate will join our Development Facility in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

What we're looking for:

  • Demonstrable experience in complex real-time software development on Bare-Metal systems.
  • Strong C Programming.
  • Good problem-solving capability to investigate software/hardware issues.
  • Experience working on safety-critical software (SIL3/4 or DO178C software level B/A).
  • Experience working in a lab environment on an electro-mechanical product running embedded software.
  • Requirements analysis/review or authoring in DOORS.
  • Use of configuration control tools such as RTC & git.
  • You must be a UK national or citizen to be eligible for the role.

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at MBDA's headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.