Embedded Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

Portsmouth – On Site

£60,000–£70,000

I'm currently working with a leading engineering and technology organisation supporting the defence and maritime sectors, who are looking to add an Embedded Software Engineer to their growing team based in Portsmouth.

The company develops advanced mission-critical systems and electronic solutions used across naval, maritime, and wider defence applications. With a strong pipeline of long-term programmes and continued investment in engineering capability, they are seeking talented engineers to contribute to the next generation of high-performance embedded systems.

You'll join a multidisciplinary team of software, electronics, and systems engineers, playing a key role in the design and development of embedded software for complex defence platforms and equipment. The position is highly hands-on, with a strong focus on C/C++ development, working closely with hardware and systems teams to deliver robust, reliable, and high-integrity solutions.

The role offers involvement across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture through development, integration, verification, and deployment. You'll have the opportunity to influence technical decisions, contribute to product innovation, and work on projects that have real-world operational impact.

This position is based in Portsmouth and requires on-site work. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. Unfortunately, sponsorship cannot be offered.

Technical Requirements

• Strong experience developing embedded software and firmware using C and C++.
• Experience working with real-time embedded systems and RTOS environments.
• Understanding of low-level software development, memory management, timing constraints, and performance optimisation.
• Experience interfacing directly with hardware and developing low-level drivers.
• Knowledge of board bring-up, hardware integration, validation, and fault diagnosis.
• Ability to interpret schematics and collaborate effectively with electronics engineers.
• Experience with embedded testing, verification, and debugging methodologies.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, or similar.
• Experience producing technical documentation and supporting engineering reviews.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within defence, naval, aerospace, marine, or other safety-critical industries.
• Knowledge of embedded Linux environments.
• Python or scripting experience for automation and test development.
• Exposure to systems engineering, requirements management, or integration activities.
• Understanding of secure software development practices.

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000–£70,000 Base Salary
• Performance Bonus
• 7% Pension Contribution
• Private Medical Cover
• 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Long-term Programme Stability
• Career Development & Training Opportunities

If this sounds of interest, please apply and I can give you a call to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Tim Stock

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0118 228 4223 | 07980 610737