Lead Software Engineer C++ Python Linux Oxfordshire Hybrid £75,000pa plus benefits:

Do you enjoy technically leading and mentoring Software Engineers utilising C++ & Python on Linux, passing on your knowledge and experience to help nurture and develop future Engineers?

If so, this Lead Software Engineer role will be perfect for you. Our client is at the forefront of scientific research industry developing instrumentation and tools to aid ground-breaking science.

They now seek a highly dynamic Lead Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environments and can seamlessly adapt to changing priorities. The ideal candidate will not only bring technical expertise and architectural vision but also excel in collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Exceptional interpersonal skills are essential, as this role involves working closely with cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and effectively communicating complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. We re looking for someone who can inspire, influence, and drive alignment while fostering a positive and innovative team culture.

The successful Lead Software Engineer will need the following qualification, experience and skills:

• A degree in a Software Engineering, Mathematics or Science/Materials subject
• Experience in Linux based software application development using modern C++
• Experience with network and other communication buses.
• Experience with tools such as CMake

Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours.

For more information on the client, products, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website.

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

Senior Software Engineer Edinburgh
An innovative and well-established med tech company are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its R&D team basedin central Edinburgh.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the development of next-generation patient monitoring and connectivity solutions that make a real difference in clinical environments.

What is in it for you:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working - 2 days a week into the office
• 25 days annual leave - which increase in years of service
• Life insurance
• Pension
• Paid charity work days
• Healthcare Cash plan
• … and much more.

The Roles: If you are a proven technical leader looking to remain hands on and ship code whilst making key architectural decisions, driving the roadmap, and contributing to building a high performing dev culture …the Principal role is ideal. Or, if you are an experienced Software Engineer with many years of building high performance, safety-critical C++ based software, looking to join an exciting new team … the Senior role could be your dream position. You will be part of a cutting-edge company at the forefront of healthcare technology. Contribute to a high-performance culture by maintaining rigorous development standards and documentation. As a Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, and developing complex software systems within a regulated medical technology environment. Thesepositions areideal forseasoned engineers who thrivein collaborative cross-functional development.
What We’re Looking For:

• Vast software development experience in C++
• Strong background in multi-threaded programming and Linux-based development environments.
• Experience with Qt/QML or other modern UI frameworks is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with regulated industries (medical, aerospace, defence, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience working with international teams across time zones is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.

These are outstanding opportunities for a highly motivated engineers to step into a strategic role within a fast-evolving med tech environment.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV for consideration.
Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.

Introduction

Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth.

The Role:

This role is part of Saab BlueBear in Bedfordshire.

You will be required to support a mixture of R&D and product development activities and will be keen to get involved in all development areas, and have a good track history / proven track record in both problem solving and quality software development.

Your role as a Sensor Fusion Lead will involve architecting, designing, implementing and testing embedded applications primarily focused around sensor suite integration and fusion. You may also lead a small team of other engineers. Tasks will generally involve architecting software systems and features that facilitate our state of the art methods for navigation in a variety of environments using our in-house fleet of UAVs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primarily, your role will be to maintain, architect and develop our current sensor fusion capabilities and add new features in a structured and maintainable manner under direction of product owner (Head of Digital Systems).
• Research, Architect, Design and Test Sensor Fusion algorithms using Mathworks products.
• Technically lead the software development for Sensor Fusion activities to deliver new features and capabilities to our Autonomy and UAV systems.
• Ensure the Sensor Fusion software considers and implements redundancy, real-time, safety/critical and security objectives.
• Proactively engage with other engineers, teams and leadership to ensure needs are understood and met.
• Gain system wide knowledge and become a subject matter expert in the Sensor Fusion field.
• Ensure Sensor Fusion knowledge transfer through written and other methods to the rest of the team.
• Gain understanding and technically contribute to the wider software team and software projects.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong working experience of developing embedded C++ applications.
• Knowledge of state estimation / sensor fusion / navigation tools and techniques e.g. Kalman filters.
• Knowledge of the principles and characteristics of sensors and sensing processes.
• Experience in data processing and analysis.
• Experience in sensor selection, evaluation and modelling.
• Understanding of flight mechanics.
• Software Architecture skills for Embedded Systems and/or backend/server-based applications taking into account constraints of performance, security and redundancy
• Looks to work collaboratively rather than in isolation.
• Knowledge of GNSS and other positioning technologies (e.g. Visual Navigation).
• Working knowledge of Linux and/or real time operating systems such as FreeRTOS.
• Good understanding of development tool chain for debugging and problem solving using e.g. gdb.
• Knowledge of networking (e.g.TCP/IP).
• Knowledge of serial interfaces (e.g. RS422/485).
• Able to use (or even create) CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar.
• Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink
• Testing (Unit, Integration) and/or Test automation experience.
• Experience as a Technical leader.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Understanding of quality, safety and security standards for software (e.g. DO-178).
• Good communication skills for internal and external technical discussions.
• Knowledge of any of the following MQTT, DDS and GIS.
• Existing SC Clearance would be advantageous.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

The Company

This is your chance to join a thriving, fast-growing team where your technical skills are truly valued. The business continues to experience strong growth and consistently delivering outstanding results, providing a dynamic environment with opportunities to learn, develop, and make a real impact. High-performing individuals are rewarded, and collaboration, pride in work, and innovation are at the heart of everything they do.

Why Join This Business

* Company and role stability – the business has recently increased turnover by 25% and they continue to grow.

* A future proofed industry, with global supply.

* Enhanced company pension contribution.

* Above average holiday allowance.

Software Engineer Role Overview

This is an exciting stand-alone role, having excellent communication skills to work well within the multi-disciplined engineering team supporting the vast range of existing high-quality products and new product development.

You will play a vital role in the development of software applications to enhance the customer experience.

The role covers data-acquisition application development for both new and existing applications covering a multitude of engineering disciplines working closely with various departments to develop high grade software solutions.

Software Engineer Hours, Pay and Benefits

* £37,000 - £45,000 (dependant on experience)

* 37 hours per week, 8:00am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, with a 1pm finish on Friday’s (this is a full-time in office role)

* Benefits include: above average employer pension contribution of 6.5%, above average holiday allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, 3 x salary life assurance, company bonus (first £3,000 is tax-free).

This Role is Commutable From: Nottingham, Derby, Burton upon Trent, Coalville, Loughborough

Software Engineer Essential Candidate Experience

* This is an office-based role, so you will be happy to work on this basis.

* You will ideally have past experience working in a stand-alone, although this roe is part of a wider team.

* The Software Engineer will hold a Degree in Computer Science or related subject (or relevant experience).

* At least 3 years’ experience programming in C# / embedded applications development, with at least 1 years’ experience with Windows forms.

* Knowledge of serial/USB communication and a familiarity of version control software SVN, git and DevOps Azure.

* Solid grasp of development lifecycles from gathering requirements to release and testing.

* Proven ability to work independently and deliver complete solutions.

* Strong documentation and communication skills.

Software Engineer Desirable Candidate Experience

* Experience of creating Android/iOS Apps.

* Knowledge of engineering software, STEM education tools, or scientific instrumentation.

* DAQ hardware, or PLC systems.

* C, C++, Delphi.

* MATLAB or LabVIEW.

* WPF or MAUI.

* Understanding of licensing and packaging.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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Junior Software Engineer (Free RTOS) £40,000 - £45,000 + Progression + Training + 36.5 Hours a week + 33 Days Holiday + Flexitime + Hybrid + Company Benefits + Early Finish on Fridays + R&D Salisbury Are you a Software Engineer with RTOS experience looking for a truly R&D focused role, within a company known for the flexibility and progression? Do you want to work with a highly skilled team of engineers and developers, collaborating to solve complex technical challenges and create state-of-the-art wireless sensor networks? On offer is the chance to join a market-leading electronics manufacturer supplying state-of-the-art electronic equipment, which is now in high demand across industrial automation, environmental studies, and the smart home industry. In this role, you will work on projects from design to delivery. You will work on a varied project pipeline developing software for a variety of solutions. This role is R&D focussed with progression opportunities to directorship and excellent training. The Role: \* Research, develop and design software for electronic products. \* Embedded software development in C / C++ \* Flexible hours. Start anytime between 7am-10am. 36.5 hours a week. The Person: \* Software engineering degree or related subject. \* Zephyr Experience \* Able to commute to Salisbury Reference Number: 21314 Keywords: Zephyr, RTOS, Microcontroller, Software, Electronics, Data Logging, Display Systems. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The final remuneration will depend on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers, which can be found on our website. TPBN1\_UKTJ

A rapidly growing specialist manufacturing business is looking to recruit a talented Software Engineer with an interest in Mechanical Engineering to join their newly established product development program, based in Oxfordshire . This is an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in aerospace and additive manufacturing.

The company is building a unified software platform that consolidates commercial and internal engineering tools. This platform will accelerate their design exploration, enabling faster performance optimization and rapid scaling for new applications.

They are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to develop this platform. Working alongside Aerothermal Designers and Mechanical Engineers, you’ll productionize internal code, wrap commercial simulation tools in C++/C# modules, and integrate everything into automated cloud-based workflows.

Key requirements for Software Engineer:

A high calibre degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics from a top University

Excellent technical skills with C++ or C#, and Python with several years demonstrable commercial industry experience

Natural problem-solver with eagerness to learn

Self-motivated and organized, capable of independently managing complex projects

Along with highly interesting and technical work, a clear career progression path and a fantastic culture, there is a highly competitive salary on offer and excellent benefits including an industry leading pension contribution, private health cover from day one and an impressive company share plan.

If you’re passionate about applying your engineering expertise to solve complex challenges in aerospace technology, we want to hear from you.

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency

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Software Engineer Location: Dorset (Hybrid working 3 days on site 2 from home) Competetive market salary SC Clearance required - All candidates must hold or be eligible to gain SC Clearance before starting the role Purpose of job Application of a software engineering approach to undertake all tasks within a software development lifecycle. Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles Ability to solve complex problems and to critically review results and methods to ensure quality Awareness of ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards Understanding of software configuration management Ability to communicate with expert and non-expert stakeholders Ideally the candidate will have proven ability in one or more of the following industry areas Defence Maritime Rail Primary software skills/experience Essential: Primary software/system skills: C++ / Visual Studio UML / Enterprise Architect for system design Desirable: Sonar processing Intel Threaded Building Blocks Fortran Signal Processing Object Oriented Design Algorithm optimisation/implementation Additional information Due to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum)

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! MBDA is a great a place to learn about the company’s entire product portfolio, whilst embracing the change to DevOps and other innovative technologies! Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Salary: £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.The opportunity: We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! Test Software UK collaborate across Electronic Engineering, our Test Centre of Excellence and Software Engineering to deliver the MBDA UK test capability. Our mission as a function is to facilitate robust and timely test of missile systems and ensure MBDA continues to provide a decisive military capability for our home nations and their allies. Spanning a diverse portfolio of work packages, Test Software UK directly influences the company’s product certification, manufacturing output and support activities. Specifically, Test Software UK are responsible for developing and supporting software packages that utilise Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate the conformance and quality of our MBDA UK product range from development, through production and into field test scenarios. We are a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile team specialising in all aspects of test solution design, including software, hardware, simulation and real-time systems. What we’re looking for from you: A software engineer or electronics engineer with transferable talent into software development for test solutions: Strong ability to write software in one of the following languages; C, C++ or ADA and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised and documented software Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis ‘Can do’ and flexible approach - you’ll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of “software” Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical and Test and ValidationOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-SD1

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! MBDA is a great a place to learn about the company’s entire product portfolio, whilst embracing the change to DevOps and other innovative technologies!

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Salary: £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.

The opportunity:

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories!

Test Software UK collaborate across Electronic Engineering, our Test Centre of Excellence and Software Engineering to deliver the MBDA UK test capability.

Our mission as a function is to facilitate robust and timely test of missile systems and ensure MBDA continues to provide a decisive military capability for our home nations and their allies.

Spanning a diverse portfolio of work packages, Test Software UK directly influences the company’s product certification, manufacturing output and support activities. Specifically, Test Software UK are responsible for developing and supporting software packages that utilise Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate the conformance and quality of our MBDA UK product range from development, through production and into field test scenarios.

We are a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile team specialising in all aspects of test solution design, including software, hardware, simulation and real-time systems.

What we’re looking for from you:

A software engineer or electronics engineer with transferable talent into software development for test solutions:

• Strong ability to write software in one of the following languages; C, C++ or ADA and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised and documented software
• Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis
• ‘Can do’ and flexible approach - you’ll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of “software”
• Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical and Test and Validation

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and passionate C# software developer to join our Weapons System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) team!

Salary: Up to £57,000, depending on experience& grade

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2- 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle.

The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisation, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. You will be joining a department that has advanced the use of distributed simulation in Weapon System Design and Development; you’ll develop your skills and abilities across the whole of the MBDA development lifecycle, supporting some of the world’s most advanced defence systems.

You will be part of a team, delivering innovative solutions whilst utilising the latest technologies to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system through:

• Visualisation and demonstrations
• Experimentation
• Design and development
• Verification and Validation
• Training Systems
• Development (using agile scrum methodologies) of real-time software components to simulate weapon systems, including the Integration of hardware to provide true representations of our systems.

What we’re looking for from you:

We are looking for passionate software developers with experience in using software to build hardware solutions or synthetic environments. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate exposure to practical software engineering, C# / C++ software development.

You will be able to demonstrate your experience / knowledge in some of the following areas:

• Real-Time Software
• Configuration control
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery or Deployment
• Unit testing and test driven development
• Agile development

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

MBDA is looking for a number of Software Engineers at varying levels to work in the Software Resource and Capability Team on Test Software.

Salary:£40,000 - £75000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working:3 to 4 Days a week in the office

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity

Test Equipment Software UK work to deliver the MBDA UK test capability in partnership with colleagues in Electronic Design, the Test Centre of Excellence and other areas of Software Engineering.

Our mission as a function is to facilitate robust and timely test of missile systems and ensure MBDA continues to provide a decisive military capability for our home nations and their allies.

Spanning a diverse portfolio of work packages, Test Software UK directly influences the company’s product certification, manufacturing output and support activities. Specifically, Test Software UK are responsible for developing and supporting software packages that utilise Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate the conformance and quality of our MBDA UK product range from development, through production and into field test scenarios.

It is a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile team specialising in all aspects of test solution design, including software, hardware, simulation and real-time systems. It is great a place to learn about the company’s entire product portfolio, whilst embracing the change to DevOps and other innovative technologies!

What we’re looking for from you:

A software or electronics engineer with transferable talent into software development for test solutions:

• Strong ability to write software in languages such as C, C++ and C# (Some Python experience would be useful but not essential) motivated to develop and support reliable, high performance, standardised, and documented software.
• Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis
• ‘Can do’ and flexible approach - you’ll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of “software”
• Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical
• Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Software Engineer

Location: Dorset (Hybrid working 3 days on site 2 from home)

Competetive market salary

SC Clearance required - All candidates must hold or be eligible to gain SC Clearance before starting the role

Purpose of job

• Application of a software engineering approach to undertake all tasks within a software development lifecycle.
• Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems
• Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools
• Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles
• Ability to solve complex problems and to critically review results and methods to ensure quality
• Awareness of ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards
• Understanding of software configuration management
• Ability to communicate with expert and non-expert stakeholders
• Ideally the candidate will have proven ability in one or more of the following industry areas
  • Defence
  • Maritime
  • Rail

Primary software skills/experience

Essential:

Primary software/system skills:

• C++ / Visual Studio
• UML / Enterprise Architect for system design

Desirable:

• Sonar processing
• Intel Threaded Building Blocks
• Fortran
• Signal Processing
• Object Oriented Design
• Algorithm optimisation/implementation

Additional information

Due to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum).

Software Engineer

Location: Dorset (Hybrid working 3 days on site 2 from home)

Competetive market salary

SC Clearance required - All candidates must hold or be eligible to gain SC Clearance before starting the role

Purpose of job

• Application of a software engineering approach to undertake all tasks within a software development lifecycle.
• Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems
• Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools
• Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles
• Ability to solve complex problems and to critically review results and methods to ensure quality
• Awareness of ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards
• Understanding of software configuration management
• Ability to communicate with expert and non-expert stakeholders
• Ideally the candidate will have proven ability in one or more of the following industry areas
  • Defence
  • Maritime
  • Rail

Primary software skills/experience

Essential:

Primary software/system skills:

• C++ / Visual Studio
• UML / Enterprise Architect for system design

Desirable:

• Sonar processing
• Intel Threaded Building Blocks
• Fortran
• Signal Processing
• Object Oriented Design
• Algorithm optimisation/implementation

Additional information

Due to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum).

Newcastle upon Tyne

45,000 - 60,000 + Benefits

KO2 are proud to be partnering with an innovative client in Newcastle upon Tyne, as they continue to expand their engineering team through 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer to work on the development of cutting-edge products across multiple industries.

The Role

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll be developing high-performance embedded software that controls, powers, and monitors advanced electronic devices. Working in a collaborative environment, you’ll design, implement, and test embedded solutions that drive next-generation technology.

You’ll work primarily in Embedded C or Modern C++, with flexibility to use the language that best suits your expertise and the project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for real-time systems (RTOS, Bare Metal, or Linux).
• Design, code, test, and debug software in Embedded C or Modern C++.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, firmware, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Contribute to projects that push the boundaries of embedded innovation.
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement of software development processes.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Embedded Software Engineer.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems and real-time programming.
• Proficient in Embedded C and/or Modern C++.
• Knowledge of serial communication protocols such as SPI, UART, CAN, I C, RS232, etc.
• Experience with Embedded Linux or hardware design is advantageous.

Why Apply?

Join a forward-thinking company that’s driving real innovation and investing heavily in its engineering team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact, work on exciting new products, and grow your skills in a supportive, technically excellent environment.

To apply for learn more, contact Laurence or Andrew at KO2 today.

Digital & Hardware Electronics Design Lead

High-Speed | MPSoC FPGA | AI Acceleration
Based in Stevenage or Bristol
Hybrid working (typically 3-4 days on site, depending on project needs)
Security clearance required - British Citizen
Are you interested in developing your career as a high-speed Digital and Hardware Electronics Design Lead, working with state-of-the-art MPSoC FPGAs and AI acceleration hardware?
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced electronics engineer who wants to consolidate their expertise, take on greater technical responsibility, and build a long-term career path toward technical leadership and subject-matter expertise.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a large, collaborative team of analogue and digital electronics engineers, where you will:

• Lead the electronics design and development of high-speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions
• Work on advanced applications including SDR, radar signal processing and sensor fusion
• Support the Technical Lead / Architect, collaborating closely with systems, software, firmware, mechanical and production teams
• Help define elegant, optimised hardware solutions that meet demanding customer and system requirements
• Take ownership of the high-speed digital design, while leading all electronics design activity through the full product development lifecycle
• Play a key role in shaping robust, scalable hardware architectures for complex, safety-critical systems.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll bring strong technical depth, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset, including:

• Solid experience in complex, high-speed digital electronics design
• Experience with MPSoC FPGA, DDR & Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnects
• Experience in Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) analysis
• Proficiency in VHDL to support board-level test and debug
• Proficiency in C, C++ or Python for hardware validation and debug
• Familiarity with DSP concepts for SDR, radar signal processing or optical sensor systems
• Strong academic background to support this technically demanding role
• A desire to drive collaboration, influence architecture, and ensure successful delivery
• Excellent ability to configure and document designs to a high professional standard

What’s On Offer

• A clear long-term technical career path (Technical Lead ? Specialist ? Expert)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave options
• Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals, gym and café
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge, real-world technology with long-term impact

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens (or dual nationals with British citizenship). Successful candidates will be required to complete BPSS security checks following offer stage.
Interested in progressing your technical career and becoming a recognised hardware expert?
Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

The role requires close collaboration within an agile software environment, applying strong technical expertise and domain knowledge while communicating effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Depending on individual strengths and experience, the role may focus on either modern user interface design and implementation or embedded software development.

For candidates with leadership or line management experience, the position may also include responsibility for managing and supporting team members, reporting on performance, and assisting with resourcing and development.

Responsibilities:

• Producing detailed designs for product software components
• Implementing and testing software as part of an agile development team
• Developing a strong understanding of existing electronic warfare, sensor, and communications products, as well as future development plans
• Contributing to system architecture and continuous improvement initiatives

Candidates should demonstrate:

• A BEng/BSc and/or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of sensor and communication systems
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle, from research and concept through to product delivery
• Understanding of modern software architecture practices
• Experience with scientific or signal processing applications, including algorithm development
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, such as C++, C#, and Python, with the ability to switch between them effectively
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
• Experience using modern development tools, including Git, GitLab, and Visual Studio Code

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Software Engineer

Salary:Competitive, negotiable based on experience, plus benefits including a 7% pension contribution, 25 days holiday, and life insurance

Location:Portsmouth, hybrid working

Sirius Digital is a trusted provider of expertise in Software Engineering, Data Science, and AI, supporting clients in the defence, nuclear, space, and energy sectors. We specialise in software modelling and simulation, robotics and autonomous systems, as well as data science and engineering, delivering technical consultancy and innovative solutions.

We are seeking a Software Engineer who combines strong technical skills with problem-solving ability and effective communication. You will work independently or as part of small teams, helping Sirius Digital grow while advancing your own expertise. We offer a competitive benefits package and clear opportunities for rapid career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver technical consultancy projects to a high standard
• Develop and implement software solutions across areas such as wargaming, simulation, autonomous systems, digital twins, and synthetic environments
• Build and sustain strong client relationships
• Apply mathematical and computational techniques to solve real-world problems, developing innovative approaches as needed

What Were Looking For:

• Experience designing and delivering performant software applications, ideally within a technical consultancy environment
• Knowledge of software modelling and simulation techniques
• Ability to analyse requirements and define technical specifications
• Experience in one or more of the following: videogame engine technology (e.g., Unreal Engine, Godot), entity or event-based simulation, robotics, and autonomous systems
• Proficiency in C/C++, familiarity with Python, C#, Zig.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and programming languages
• Ability to apply mathematical or statistical methods to scientific or applied challenges
• Confidence working with large codebases and understanding hardware/performance constraints
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and stakeholder engagement
• Experience preparing technical reports and presenting to customers
• Willingness to travel within the UK and work on client sites as required

Desirable:

• Background working with Defence Digital, DE&S, Dstl, Frontline Commands, or the UK Defence industry
• Degree in a STEM or computing discipline, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

What We Offer:

• Mentoring, internal and external training, and access to sector specialists and online learning
• Comprehensive benefits including a 7% pension contribution, private healthcare, life assurance, additional holiday purchase options, and an electric vehicle scheme

Other Requirements:

Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK.

Candidates will need to undergo an internal BPSS check prior to gaining site access.

Candidates will also need to either be willing and eligible or to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) or hold a current SC clearance upon starting their employment with the company. To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years UK residency.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS – CONTRACTS 12 MONTHS – HYBRID TELFORD Shropshire

Hybrid working typically, 2 days on site, 3 days from home but this can fluctuate depending on business needs.

Software Engineer Full Lifecycle design, development & integration of equipment at the system and sub-system levels. Within this role you will be exposed to several different vehicles and systems. There will be a mixture of new development, maintaining legacy applications and specifying requirements for externally developed equipment.

AT THE COAL FACE / TASKS/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement software solutions.
• Support the overall system design process to ensure optimal allocation of functionality between different physical parts of the system.
• Validation of software and systems, which may include producing test tools, the generation of test schedules, test and integration plans and technical reports.
• Provide support to task planning and estimating.
• Schedule own work to meet target timescales and deliverable milestones.
• Perform self-verification of own tasks to ensure completeness and quality of information.
• Undertake peer reviews to ensure completeness and quality of output.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / PROVEN ABILITY

• Object oriented C++17 or later development with knowledge of design patterns.
• Understanding of UML/SysML.
• Full software development lifecycle.
• Software verification and testing experience.
• Good communication skills.

DESIRABLES

• Agile development.
• Knowledge of integration and target hardware testing would be advantageous.
• Development with Data Distribution Service (DDS) or other Ethernet based communication.
• Windows/Linux Cross Platform Development.
• Visual Studio 2022.
• CMake or similar build environment.
• Windows/Linux system configuration.
• CANbus/MilCAN/J1939 knowledge.
• Git version control.
• Youtrack/Jira issue and task tracking.
• MariaDB/MySQL databases.
• Boost, XML, JSON and cryptography.
• Qt6 GUI Development.
• Developing unit tests using a framework such as GoogleTest.

ADDITIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION: WE SEEK SOFTWARE ENGINEERS WHO HAVE WORKED IN A MILITARY / DEFENCE ENVIRONMENT / INDUSTRY WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS OR WHO ARE CAPABLE OF OBTAINING SECURITY CLEARANCE (SC LEVEL MINIMUM)

Embedded Software Engineer Location: Near Sandwich (Hybrid 2 days from home) Package: Competitive salary, 9 day working fortnight, profit bonus, and more benefits Security requirements: Must have lived in the UK consecutively for 5 years+ Ready to grow your career with a thriving company? Want to work on innovative new products from concept to launch? Join a dynamic engineering team working on innovative precision engineering products from concept to completion. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and work-life balance, with genuine variety across the full development lifecycle. You'll be designing and developing both application and embedded software solutions that make a real impact on cutting-edge products. The Role As a Software Engineer, you'll be at the heart of new product development, working on both application and embedded software solutions. This role offers genuine variety and the chance to make a real impact on innovative products. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and test software/firmware for new products Produce design documentation Maintain design records and deliver projects on timeWhat We're Looking For Embedded C/C++ and microcontrollers Full software lifecycle experience Structured design methodology (UML) Desirable: Android development Visual Studio C#Ready to Apply? If you're excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, I'd love to hear from you! Contact: Dairis Sprudzans Email: Phone: (phone number removed) Keywords Software Engineer | Firmware Engineer | Embedded Software | C# | C++ | C | Xamarin | Android Development | Visual Studio | UML | Software Development Lifecycle | Application Development | ISO 9001 | Project Management | SC Clearance | Security Clearance | Precision Engineering | Product Development | Software Design | Firmware Development | Engineering | Technical Solutions | Problem Solving | Team Collaboration

Embedded Software Engineer - Defence Sector (UK Nationals Only) Help Build the Technologies That Protect What Matters Most We bring together engineers, scientists, and specialists from diverse backgrounds and give them the tools, trust, and autonomy to contribute to meaningful technical work. Our mission is to solve important problems and develop technologies that safeguard people, assets, and national security. As global challenges evolve, so do we - advancing the technologies shaping tomorrow as well as today. About the Organisation Our client delivers high‑assurance technology solutions for the defence, national security, and intelligence communities. Their teams operate in a collaborative, flexible, and technically rich environment where innovation is encouraged, and individuals are empowered to do their best work. The Opportunity We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement efficient, real‑time software for advanced platforms across PNT (Position, Navigation & Timing), RF communications, and sensor systems. This role blends hands‑on embedded development with the opportunity to contribute to technical direction and influence future capability development. You'll help build software for next‑generation defence electronics and resilient PNT technologies, including: Communication systems Radar and ground‑search solutions GNSS anti‑jam / anti‑spoof technologies Directional antenna arrays eLORAN‑based navigation systemsYou will join a cooperative, highly skilled engineering team involved in all stages of development-from early R&D prototypes through to full system delivery and customer acceptance testing. Flexible working arrangements are available, including time on client sites where required. Key Responsibilities As an Embedded Software Engineer, you may contribute to: Capturing embedded software requirements and supporting design, implementation, test, and verification activities. Implementing bespoke data‑processing and control algorithms. Applying advanced DSP techniques to support robust, assured PNT solutions. Rapid prototyping for Urgent Operational Requirements (UORs). Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to meet project milestones and quality expectations. Essential Skills & Experience BEng/BSc or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Strong experience developing embedded systems using C and/or C++. Experience working with embedded operating systems. Ability to contribute to system‑level design, integration, and verification. Understanding of modern DevOps tooling and practices. Knowledge of SoC devices and Software‑Defined Radio (SDR) platforms. Familiarity with open‑source frameworks such as OpenCPI. Experience implementing DSP algorithms and using MATLAB or Python for modelling/simulation. Desirable Experience Awareness of security considerations for embedded systems. Practical electronics or hardware debugging experience; exposure to FPGA/firmware development. Experience with defence‑related technologies such as PNT, EW, sensors, or communications systems. What's Offered Competitive salary A flexible benefits package covering health, wellbeing, savings, lifestyle and protection A cooperative, inclusive, and innovation‑focused engineering culture Flexible working arrangements Access to engineering communities and technical forums for tools, technologies, and best practices Security Requirements - UK Nationals Only Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be UK nationals and eligible for SC (Security Check) clearance, which requires: British Citizenship, and At least 5 years of continuous UK residency

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