Senior Embedded Software Engineer
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 Ashford site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will take ownership of embedded software development across a range of complex products, working from initial requirements through to implementation, testing and in‑service support. You will play a senior technical role within project teams, contributing to design decisions, supporting more junior engineers and helping to modernise legacy systems using more contemporary approaches.
Day‑to‑day, you’ll work on full‑lifecycle embedded software development, primarily focused on real‑time, safety‑critical systems written in C and running on bare‑metal and RTOS‑based platforms.
Your responsibilities will include
- Designing, implementing and testing embedded software from requirements through to production release
- Working across new development and maintenance of existing products, including system upgrades and modernisation
- Producing and maintaining high‑quality technical documentation in line with internal processes
- Supporting system integration, fault diagnosis and issue resolution across software and hardware
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to mid‑level and junior engineers
- Supporting field trials and test activities in the UK and overseas as required
Essential experience
- Strong experience developing embedded software in C for real‑time systems
- Experience working close to hardware, including low‑level drivers and interfaces
- Proven ability to deliver work across the full product lifecycle
- Experience diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues in embedded systems
- Strong attention to detail with a calm, methodical approach to problem solving
- Experience working with version control systems such as Git
Essential qualifications
- Degree in Software, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
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
Location and Working Hours
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Ashford site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.
- Set working times are Mon‑Thurs 8:30‑5:00 PM & Fri 8:30‑1:30 PM
- Occasional travel to testing ranges and customer sites will be expected
Eligibility and Security Vetting
All applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold appropriate vetting may transfer it upon appointment. Certain roles have additional restrictions that may affect employment based on nationality.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
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