Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Company: QinetiQ
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Location: Malvern
Job Description:

Overview

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF19473

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The role is based at Malvern with hybrid working options available and involves developing software for innovative electronics systems in a multi-disciplinary team.

The Role

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be working within a team that develops software for innovative electronics systems, collaborating closely with specialists from across multiple disciplines. You will apply rigorous engineering practices across the full engineering lifecycle: analysing, designing, implementing, testing, supporting and maintaining solutions that solve mission-critical problems for our customers.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

  • Being responsible to the Project Design Authority for software development and related software engineering activities
  • Communicating ideas with multiple stakeholders and customers at all levels
  • Innovation in the application/integration of digital hardware technologies to build novel embedded systems
  • Solving technically challenging problems from rapid developments to full scale system developments

Essential Experience

  • Extensive experience developing in C and/or C++
  • The ability to work in rigorous engineering environments using configuration management and change management processes and tools
  • Knowledge and experience of the specification, design and implementation of complex software solutions
  • Previous experience developing for embedded platforms, interfacing to on-board FPGA’s would be an advantage
  • The ability to design software using UML and working with test tools

Essential Qualifications

  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or demonstrable equivalent experience

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education. If you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at Malvern. Hybrid working options available.

The Malvern facility contributes to the UK’s defence capabilities in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, developing technologies for military and civilian applications including sensors, communications and cyber security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds collaborate openly. We value diverse perspectives and an inclusive environment where you can be authentic and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture: www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
  • Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
  • Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
  • We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
  • Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community

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Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026