Role: Software Engineer

Cheltenham (3-4 days on site)

Rate: £82.50 Umbrella

Duration: 6 Months

Vacancy Details:

Key Activities

• Software requirements analysis
• Software design
• Implementation (language is C)
• Module test and integration test
• Timing analysis, full software verification, authoring and execution of software test scripts

Essential Responsibilities

• Software Development (requirements, design, code)
• Software Verification (review, test, analysis.)
• Undertake Software engineering tasks as requested by team lead.
• Working to DO178-C
• Ability to analyse tasking and provide feedback if the task appears more complicated than first envisaged

Qualifications / Requirements

• Previous experience working in Aerospace / Safety critical software roles, with an embedded software qualification or equivalent experience

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in use of: DOORS, TI Code Composer Studio IDE, WindRiver Workbench, LDRA (or similar), Rational Team Concert, Rally and Jenkins
• Experience to Agile and/or iterative development processes
• Exposure to support of Aerospace Certification Authority led activities, including SOI Audits
• Experience in writing assembler
• Knowledge of network protocols inc. ARINC 664, ARINC-429, ARINC 629 and ARINC-825 (CAN)
• Knowledge / Experience of document records management

Bristol

An exciting role for a Systems Engineer to be involved in a variety of projects developing ground breaking technologies through the use of Modelling & Simulation. With opportunities to support field trials and work with a dedicated team of Engineers to help your own career development this role is one not to be missed!

Salary: From £ 40,000 to £58,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 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
• 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
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity:

We are looking for Systems Engineers to join a growing team to perform activities including modelling, algorithm development and systems studies. Our work covers simulation and modelling of the entire Seeker chain from radar propagation, to hardware response, to the embedded software algorithms on-board the Seeker. These algorithms are developed in, and auto-coded directly from our models, allowing us to rapidly test, iterate, and deliver sophisticated defence capability.

There are roles available across multiple Seeker programmes, from those in the early concepting phase (including developing groundbreaking technologies like Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESAs) and highly integrated multi-mode sensors), through assessment and development phases (such as Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon FC/ASW) and, supporting spiral development on our in-service phase Seekers. You may have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of other activities within our department including support to field trials and lab testing. There are numerous progression and development opportunities available, as well as interaction with stakeholders across a dynamic multi-national engineering team.

We are also looking for more experienced engineers wishing to develop their leadership skills across teams and work packages.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Degree level qualification in a STEM subject or equivalent experience
• Modelling and Coding with proficiency in MATLAB
• Algorithm Development
• Data Analysis and Technical Report Writing

Desirable experience:

• Advanced MATLAB
• Proficiency in Simulink including Embedded Coder
• Formal software or firmware development experience, especially C and HDL
• Knowledge of RF systems and digital signal processing
• Model verification, configuration control and model release processes
• Continuous Integration and Testing
• Machine Learning and AI

You will be an adaptable and proactive individual who enjoys finding innovative solutions to complex engineering problems.

Most importantly, if you have a passion for the industry and technology, then we want to see you! Our department is an encouraging community, in which you can develop your skills, gain experience and progress your career, giving you exposure to some incredible technologies and products.

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.

We are looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering advanced software solutions using modern technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative products while collaborating with highly skilled engineers in an agile development environment.

Full Stack Software Engineer - National Security

Salary - £60,000 - £85,000 per year

Clearance: Must hold EDV

Location: Cheltenham
Contract options also available

About the Role

You will be involved in the design, development, and deployment of scalable applications, working across both front-end and back-end systems. The position is ideal for engineers who enjoy building high-quality software, working with modern cloud technologies, and continuously learning new tools and frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop clean, secure, and maintainable code using modern development practices
• Translate logical designs into technical implementations
• Produce clear technical documentation and detailed designs
• Build scalable applications using modern full stack technologies
• Participate in agile development ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews
• Work with emerging technologies and recommend appropriate design patterns
• Support and maintain existing production applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions

Essential Requirements

• Experience with AWS development and deployment
• Experience working with AWS Lambda
• Strong programming experience with Python, Java, JavaScript, C or C++
• Experience using appropriate software testing frameworks
• Experience with modern development tools including Git, GitLab, GitLab CI, and JIRA
• A strong interest in technology and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and technologies

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Software Engineer (Rust) Cheltenham / Hybrid / Remote My client is looking for an experienced Software Engineer with strong Rust expertise to join a growing UK technology business delivering secure software and communications solutions into the national defence sector. This is an opportunity to work across live programmes, next-generation product development, and cutting-edge proof-of-concept work, using modern engineering to solve complex real-world challenges. It would suit someone who wants to build secure, high-performance, memory-safe software in an environment where technical quality, innovation, and real-world impact genuinely matter. Benefits £70,000 - £85,000 basic salary Bonus Hybrid working and flexibility Pension Private healthcare Electric car scheme Training and development opportunities Friendly, knowledgeable, peer-sharing culture Career progression The role and responsibilities You will join a team building secure, high-performance software for complex and mission-critical environments. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain software components written primarily in Rust, while also contributing to wider engineering decisions, technical direction, and best practice. Responsibilities will include: Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining production-quality software in Rust Building secure, scalable, and memory-safe software components for operationally critical systems Contributing to system architecture and selecting appropriate Rust-based frameworks and design patterns Acting as a technical point of contact for Rust-related engineering decisions within the team Working with asynchronous Rust and networked services in high-performance environments Producing clean, maintainable, well-tested code with a strong focus on reliability and security Participating in code reviews and helping drive engineering quality across the wider software team Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement Working closely with architects, product owners, DevSecOps, cloud, and security engineering teams Producing technical documentation including design specifications, API documentation, and operational runbooks Participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement Communicating technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders where required Key skills Strong commercial experience as a Software Engineer, Rust Engineer, or Backend / Systems Software Engineer Strong commercial experience developing production software in Rust Strong understanding of Rust ownership, borrowing, lifetimes, and concurrency primitives Experience with asynchronous Rust such as Tokio or async-std Proficiency with Rust tooling including Cargo, Clippy, Rustfmt, and the wider crate ecosystem Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and systems design Experience with version control, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing Strong communication and collaboration skills British citizenship and ability to obtain MOD SC clearance Desired skills Existing SC clearance Experience working in defence, secure technology, or other highly regulated environments Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Experience with Infrastructure as Code, for example Terraform Familiarity with containerisation such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes Understanding of zero-trust architectures, mTLS, and PKI Experience with cross-language FFI such as Rust / C / C++ Exposure to embedded, low-level, or systems-level Rust development Experience building secure networked services or communications-focused platforms Please note: existing SC clearance is advantageous but not essential. Candidates must be British citizens and eligible to undergo MOD SC clearance If you would like more information then please apply via the link. All the best, Charlie Syrett Richmond Square Consulting Ltd TPBN1\_UKTJ

Bristol

Do you have an interest in digital technology procurement? Do you have prior procurement experience in a technology procurement category? Are you looking for a challenging new role where you can really make a difference? Are you interested in working internationally across different cultures? Are you interested in joining a diverse team that believes in nurturing talent and developing people to their full potential? Welcome to the Digital Procurement team at MBDA!

Salary: Circa £60,000-£75,000 Dependent on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: This is a Group level role. It is a Senior position within the Digital Procurement team in the UK. We expect 2-3 days per week on-site minimum.

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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• 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:

Do you have an interest in digital technology procurement? Do you have prior procurement experience in a technology procurement category? Are you looking for a challenging new role where you can really make a difference? Are you interested in working internationally across different cultures? Are you interested in joining a diverse team that believes in nurturing talent and developing people to their full potential? Welcome to the Digital Procurement team at MBDA!

Due to growth within the team, and more widely within MBDA itself, we have an exciting opportunity for two Group Category Managers to join our team. If you have skills in Digital Procurement, or are looking to move into a new role in this area, we would be pleased to discuss how you might best fit within the team!

The candidates we would like to engage with are either:

• Established Technology Procurement Practitioners with experience at Category Management level in any one of the following categories:
  • Software (either Business Software, Software Services, Integration, Projects or Engineering & manufacturing Software)
  • Networks & Telecoms
  • Cyber
  • AI and / or High-Performance Computing
  • Hardware
  • Back Office / Front Offices and IT Services
  • Data Centres & Storage

Or:

• A Senior Procurement Practitioner - at Group Category Management Level or in an international context - willing to develop their existing procurement in one of those technology categories

We value the procurement skills that you will bring to the role and can offer you the opportunity to demonstrate your capability to act strategically:

• Developing in-depth market knowledge, building and developing category plans, assessing risks and market opportunities
• Creating short, medium and long-term procurement plans
• Mentoring our Buyers in order to deliver complex procurement projects
• Operating at Group level, collaborating as a business partner, achieving common goals
• Comfortable working in an international context across in a diverse cultural environment

The Information Management Procurement Landscape:

This is an exciting time to be at MBDA. Technology is key to our ability to deliver for our customers. MBDA is accelerating and transforming our digital landscape. You will be an integral partner within our Digital community, liaising with our Information Management and other internal stakeholders, and developing strategic approaches and relationships with the external market to meet our future technology needs.

The Digital Procurement Team:

Digital Procurement is an international team of c. 35 procurement professionals based in Stevenage, Bolton, Paris and Rome. We utilise best-in-class procurement methodologies and tools. You will complement a team with an excellent reputation for attracting and cultivating talent, developing individual potential and providing opportunities to learn and grow.

There are few procurement roles that offer true international working, a dynamic and flexible working pattern, and the potential for career development within a growing and constantly evolving company!

Ideally we are looking for MCIPS qualified procurement professionals or someone willing or working towards MCIPS. MBDA does offer routes towards MCIPS qualification.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Established Technology Procurement Practitioners with experience at Category Management level in any one of the following categories:
  • Software (either Business Software, Software Services, Integration, Projects or Engineering & Manufacturing Software)
  • Networks & Telecoms
  • Cyber
  • AI and / or High-Performance Computing
  • Hardware
  • Back Office / Front Offices and IT Services
  • Data Centres & Storage

Or:

• A Senior Procurement Practitioner - at Group Category Management Level or in an international context - willing to develop their existing procurement in one of those technology categories

Ideally we are looking for MCIPS qualified procurement professionals or someone willing or working towards MCIPS.

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.

Embedded Software Lead - MedTech Bristol (3-4 days on-site) £75,000 + £20,000-£25,000 bonus + excellent benefits KO2's client is an innovative and fast-growing technology business developing advanced wearable devices within a medically regulated environment. They are now seeking an Embedded Software Medical Lead to play a critical role in shaping the next generation of their products, although being narrowly focused on highly specialised or niche medical systems. This is a leadership position within the R&D function, sitting alongside mechanical leadership and taking ownership of embedded software at a system level. The Opportunity You'll act as the system-level lead across embedded software and hardware, driving design, integration, and validation of both current and next-generation wearable products. This role blends hands-on engineering, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, giving you real influence over product direction without being confined to purely regulatory work. What You'll Be Doing Contribute to early-stage innovation, exploring new technologies in embedded systems and wearable applications Develop proof-of-concepts and functional prototypes Identify risks early and shape product direction through informed engineering decisions Support usability testing and concept validation Lead system design across software and hardware for new product development Own design control, risk management, and verification/validation activities Provide technical oversight and challenge solutions to ensure high-quality delivery Investigate complex technical issues and support resolution of field challenges Drive continuous improvements in performance, reliability, and cost Work closely with quality and cross-functional teamsWhat KO2's client is looking for Strong background in embedded software development (ideally with some hardware exposure) Experience working on physical products (not purely cloud or desktop systems) Background in a regulated environment (medical, safety-critical, or similar preferred, but not overly specialised) Solid understanding of full product lifecycle, from concept through to launch and improvement Experience with design control, testing, and documentation Strong communicator with the ability to lead and influenceTechnical skills: Experience in C or C++ (or similar embedded languages) Understanding of electronics or hardware integration (beneficial, not essential) Awareness of cybersecurity and safety considerationsThis role would suit someone who: Wants to step into or continue in a technical leadership role Enjoys working on tangible, real-world products Prefers broad engineering ownership rather than being siloed Has some exposure to regulated environments but doesn't want an overly compliance-heavy role.Salary and Benefits £75,000 base salary On-target bonus of £20,000-£25,000 Strong benefits package A key leadership role in a growing R&D team The opportunity to work on cutting-edge wearable technology with real-world impactIf you're an embedded software engineer ready to lead at a systems level-and want to work on innovative wearable products in a collaborative, fast-moving environment-this could be a great next step

Embedded Software Engineer 6860 Location: Stonehouse (site-based) Hours: Full Time | Permanent Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum Job Description Our client is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance software for advanced electronic systems. This role focuses on real-time embedded development, working closely with hardware teams to deliver robust and reliable solutions. Key Responsibilities of an Embedded Software Engineer: \* Design and develop embedded software in C and C++ for microcontrollers and electronic systems \* Develop low-level drivers and hardware abstraction layers (HAL) \* Implement and optimise communication protocols \* Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulations \* Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle \* Develop clean, efficient, and maintainable code from concept through to deployment \* Implement structured testing processes to improve reliability in live environments \* Work with data collection systems and IoT-based technologies \* Support database management and maintain system records \* Contribute to research and development aligned with customer and market requirements \* Work with AI/ML tools where required, including sensor-based applications \* Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams Key Skills of an Embedded Software Engineer: \* Strong experience in embedded software development using C and C++ \* Experience working with microcontrollers and real-time systems \* Understanding of hardware-level programming and system integration \* Experience developing drivers and hardware abstraction layers \* Knowledge of communication protocols and IoT systems \* Experience with Python and SQL-based databases desirable \* Exposure to AI/ML tools such as TensorFlow beneficial \* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills \* Ability to write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code \* Confident working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment Additional Information Due to the nature of this role, candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. For more information please contact Katie Tyrrell at First Base Employment

We are seeking mid-level to experienced Embedded Software Engineers to join a dynamic team designing and developing innovative, high-performance software systems. This is a hands-on role, offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and create solutions that prioritise reliability, scalability, and technical excellence. What you’ll do Develop complex embedded software systems as an individual contributor. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define functional and non-functional requirements. Create low-level designs, implement software, and perform testing in line with defined architecture. Support adherence to coding standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Contribute to technical reviews, bids & proposals, budget and schedule discussions, and customer engagement activities. What we’re looking for 5+ years’ experience in C++, specifically embedded software development. Modern C++ (2017 or newer). Experience with other programming languages such as Python, C#, Rust, or C. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git/GitLab). Strong object-oriented design and programming skills. Experience with development methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or V-model. Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Sole British nationals (due to security cleraance requirements). Benefits Competitive salary with sign-on bonus. Flexible or part-time working arrangements on request. Relocation support available. Half-day finish on Fridays. 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with option to buy/sell. Private medical insurance (optional family cover). Life assurance and group income protection. Flexible extras including healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and electric vehicle scheme. Employee assistance program for mental health and wellbeing support. TT

Technical Sales Engineer / Key Account Manager

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

To c 55k + car allowance + generous benefits

Our client has been established for almost half a century and specialise in the provision of precision engineered components and solutions for supply across a diverse range of industry sectors worldwide. They are now seeking to recruit an experienced and proactive Technical Sales Engineer / Key Account Manager to complement their professional Sales and Business Development team, and both identify and develop profitable new business streams as well as maintain and maximise results from existing customer relationships in line with the required targets of the business.

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Business Development, the successful Technical Sales Engineer will be an exceptional communicator and skilled relationship builder at all levels, able to negotiate and influence both internal and external customers to ensure service levels achieve and exceed world class levels. Tasked with all aspects of successful sales and business development activities from customer contact and relationship building, managing your pipeline and delivering the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the needs of your clients in order to deliver solutions and align with their own business objectives and demands.

Core duties for this varied and challenging role will include (but not be limited to):

• Reviewing incoming business opportunities and outgoing quotation cases to ensure accurate and profitable solutions align with business KPI’s
• Assisting with development of the business strategy for market opportunities
• Liaise with all other departments to ensure requirements can be met - or negotiate alternatives with the customer as required
• Customer liaison at all levels including site visits and trade fair attendance
• Converting opportunities into successful purchase orders and providing a comprehensive introduction of new contracts to colleagues to ensure all contractual / specification / quality aspects are captured and implemented
• Reporting to the senior management on Business Development activity, quotations and win rate
• CRM Management
• Knowledge and experience to make Bid/no Bid decisions

It is envisaged that the successful Technical Sales Engineer candidate will realistically be qualified to at least HNC level or above in a relevant Production Engineering, Sales and Marketing or Project Management discipline and essentially demonstrate extensive knowledge of modern CNC manufacturing methods for producing high precision parts from 3mm to 3m in size, and expertise in materials, processes, treatments, and quality requirements associated with high-compliance industry sectors.

You will be based near Tewkesbury and possess excellent negotiating skills at all levels and demonstrable commercial acumen along with a proven successful track record of winning new business in compliance-led technical and engineering industries and in a senior role bidding for high-compliance work packages, with knowledge of CNC machining and quotations / contracts activity proving distinctly advantageous.

Contact the Sales Team at Premier Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email your cv in confidence to (url removed) for further details.

Develop your consultancy and software engineering skills with varied high tech projects This established technical consultancy develops advanced software and hardware for government and commercial sector clients. Due to continued success, they are seeking an accomplished C/C++ and Linux software engineer to join their team. Varied multidisciplinary projects mean that you could be working on areas such as diverse as DSP, image processing, or UI design. You can expect to work closely with counterparts from client organisations as well as colleagues from different technical backgrounds. You may also have opportunities to lead projects and mentor new colleagues. You will need: \* A strong academic record, with a first or 2.1 in a numerate STEM discipline, mostly A\* or A at A-level grades, or equivalent. Whilst not essential, A relevant Master's or PhD would benefit your application. \* Good client-facing communications skills. Able to discuss technical subject matter with colleague \* Substantial commercial experience of software design and development in C or C++ and Linux, and familiarity with best practice. Front end coding skills in TypeScript/JavaScript and HTML would be useful. \* Full right to work in the UK, and ability to obtain a higher level (DV) UK security clearance. Typically this will require you to have British nationality and to have been resident in the UK for 10 years This variety makes the role ideal for an experienced engineer looking to broaden their technical and consultancy skillset into areas such as image processing, interface design, or digital signal processing. This is a fully office-based, due to the nature of the work, but with some latitude for those requiring flexible arrangements. A highly competitive salary and benefits package, excellent pension scheme, and a performance-based bonus are on offer to the successful candidate. Keywords: Experienced Software Engineer, C, C++, Linux, Consultancy, Client-Facing, Cybersecurity, Defence, Gloucestershire Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27605) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate

Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer Overview We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software for access control and intrusion-related products. You will play a key role in ensuring software is secure, robust, and fit for purpose, working closely with engineering, quality, and support teams across the full product lifecycle. This role suits an experienced embedded engineer who enjoys working close to hardware, improving existing firmware, and contributing to secure, high‑quality embedded systems. Key Responsibilities Architect, design, and implement new embedded software solutions Diagnose, debug, and resolve issues in existing production firmware Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and design artefacts Define and implement appropriate unit, component, and system‑level testing Apply static and dynamic analysis techniques to ensure software quality and security Support prototype bring‑up, debugging, and validation activities Collaborate with other embedded engineers across multiple hardware platforms Participate in peer code and design reviews Evaluate and introduce new tools, libraries, and software components where appropriate Work with quality and support teams to investigate and resolve field issues Essential Skills & Experience Qualifications Degree‑qualified in Electronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline Core Technical Experience Strong Embedded C programming skills Real‑time embedded software development in C Bare‑metal development and board bring‑up Development of secure embedded systems Technical Knowledge Embedded software development processes, including requirements, design, implementation, and testing Hardware awareness, including schematics, SoC I/O, pin muxing, and peripheral configuration Understanding of embedded debugging techniques and tools Ability to work across both bare‑metal and RTOS‑based systems Personal Attributes Highly logical and analytical with strong attention to detail Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively Quality‑focused and process‑driven Strong communication skills, able to engage with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders Comfortable working under pressure in a delivery‑focused environment Domain Knowledge Ability (or willingness to quickly develop expertise) in OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) Experience or interest in implementing OSDP in bare‑metal and real‑time embedded systems, including enhancement of existing firmware to meet evolving standards Desirable Experience 5+ years' professional embedded software experience C++ development RTOS experience (e.g. FreeRTOS, ThreadX) Python and automated testing frameworks (e.g. Google Test) CI/CD exposure (e.g. Jenkins‑driven development) STM32 firmware development NXP SoCs (e.g. i.MX93 or similar) In‑circuit programming and debugging Familiarity with tools such as Eclipse, VS Code, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, SonarQube, MCUXpresso, STM32CubeIDE Working Environment Office‑based engineering environment Predominantly desk‑based work with regular use of development hardware Occasional hands‑on hardware testing and debugging To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Role: Software Engineer

Cheltenham (3-4 days on site)

Rate : £82.50 Umbrella

Duration : 6 Months

Vacancy Details :

Key Activities

Software requirements analysis

Software design

Implementation (language is C)

Module test and integration test

Timing analysis, full software verification, authoring and execution of software test scripts

Essential Responsibilities

Software Development (requirements, design, code)

Software Verification (review, test, analysis.)

Undertake Software engineering tasks as requested by team lead.

Working to DO178-C

Ability to analyse tasking and provide feedback if the task appears more complicated than first envisaged

Qualifications / Requirements

Previous experience working in Aerospace / Safety critical software roles, with an embedded software qualification or equivalent experience

Desired Characteristics

Experience in use of: DOORS, TI Code Composer Studio IDE, WindRiver Workbench, LDRA (or similar), Rational Team Concert, Rally and Jenkins

Experience to Agile and/or iterative development processes

Exposure to support of Aerospace Certification Authority led activities, including SOI Audits

Experience in writing assembler

Knowledge of network protocols inc. ARINC 664, ARINC-429, ARINC 629 and ARINC-825 (CAN)

Knowledge / Experience of document records management

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Python Software Developer - Cheltenham – Permanent (40 hours per week) – £35,000 - £48,500 per annum – Willing to Undergo SC Clearance Our client are a medium sized Engineering and Aerospace consultancy looking to grow their team and work on various projects. You will need a good understanding of building both the front end and back end of Software applications using python. Working Patterns: This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days on site per week, possibly more during busy periods. The Key Responsibilities of a Python Software Developer: \* Design, develop and maintain Python based web applications. \* Design, implement and maintain REST APIs. \* Build automated, containerised applications using Docker. \* Deploy, operate and optimise services on. \* Write unit, integration and end-to-end tests; participate in code reviews and design reviews. \* Ensure services are secure, resilient and cost-efficient. \* Collaborate with Test and DevOps to deliver features end-to-end. \* Troubleshoot production incidents and drive post-incident reviews and remediation. Below is a list of Key Skills required for the Python Software Developer, however you will not be expected to have everything: \* Minimum of 1.5 years’ experience as a Python Developer with a focus on web development. \* Strong Python skills. \* Strong understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and JavaScript. \* REST API design and implementation experience OR similar. \* Experience or understanding of Docker. \* CI/CD experience: building pipelines that build, test, scan and deploy container images (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Jenkins). \* Test-driven mindset: unit, integration and contract testing. Benefits: \* 25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays). \* Company Car Scheme. \* Healthcare Scheme. \* Company Pension Scheme. \* Training Package/Budget. \* Great company advancement and support. Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. RECOMMEND A FRIEND: If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every friend you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £200 of Love to Shop Gift Vouchers & gift your friend £100 in Love to Shop Gift Vouchers as well! You will be required to hold a minimum of SC Clearance. If you do not hold an active SC clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying. (c) Copyright Datasource Computer Employment Limited 2026

AMR333 Sales Executive-AI Software solutions Bristol, c 25000 ote 50,0000 + Benefits My Client are a dynamic scale up Tech business. Offering cloud based integrated communication solutions, Hybrid working solutions, Call recording, social media management and data analytics around Microsoft Technologies. Currently, due to continued expansion and success this superb business looking to bolster their Sales team with two Channel Managers. This role will offer an individual the opportunity to own their own product area and drives sales of a new AI product, specifically developed to provide data driven analysis of all of your communications, given that, the company also have compelling suite of other offerings they also take to market, collectively it makes it hard to ignore engagement, if your a target customer. Candidates ideally should have: 1) From a Sales/ Business development background in a numbers driven environment, like Recruitment, media sales or something similar. 2) Be highly motivated to deliver, and strive for goal achievement. 3) Any familiarity with Microsoft technologies an advantage (not essential), appreciation and understanding of technology a good start. 4) A go getter, never say never type of person, perhaps a little overly confident type. 5) Not afraid of change (scale up business's constantly evolve) so will you. 6) Able or willing to start quickly. 7) This is the sort of role that suit someone on the way up, very driven to achieve and wanting a career in leading edge software technology. You will only grow in this role and earn more and learn more. This is a great role in a superb company, you will be visible as an employee as this is a lean operation yet remains highly highly profitable, continuing to improve and upgrade as well as investing in new innovative technologies. currently selling into Dual continents this really is a great opportunity for the right people, take a chance on yourself and your experience and earn accordingly, there are no smoke and mirrors in this company, I know, I've recruited and worked with the business owner over 25 years. Applicants should send their CV immediately to the team at Anthony Marks.

Bristol

We are seeking a highly capable Electronic Systems Engineer to lead and support the system-level design, equipment breakdown, and interconnection of complex electronic systems.

Job Title: Electronic Systems Engineer

Salary: Circa £52,500 - £57,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 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
• 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
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity:

We’re looking for a systems-focused electronics engineer who thrives on turning complex functional requirements into fully integrated hardware solutions, from early concept through to production and deployment. In this role, you’ll take ownership of system-level electronic design, defining architectures, flowing down requirements, and breaking down equipment and subsystems into clearly defined functions, interfaces, and responsibilities.

You’ll shape how everything connects, managing interconnects between subsystems and external equipment, and producing high-quality system schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documentation that form the backbone of robust, reliable designs.

Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You’ll work closely with mechanical, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration, guiding designs through validation, acceptance testing, and into operational use. From hands-on system integration and root cause analysis to ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, and regulatory standards, you’ll play a key role in delivering dependable electronic equipment solutions.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong experience in system-level electronic design and integration
• Proven ability to define equipment architectures, interconnects, and interfaces
• Solid understanding of analogue and digital electronics
• Ability to read and produce system schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and technical documentation
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Experience with systems design tools (e.g. DOORS, Rhapsody, MATLAB Simulink)

Desirable but not essential skills

• Experience with power distribution and grounding strategies
• Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, HDLC, SPI, I C, UART)
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI mitigation at system level
• Experience in regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, rail, medical, defence)
• Experience with SPICE simulator software

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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.

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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.

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Software Engineer (Rust)

Cheltenham / Hybrid / Remote

My client is looking for an experienced Software Engineer with strong Rust expertise to join a growing UK technology business delivering secure software and communications solutions into the national defence sector.

This is an opportunity to work across live programmes, next-generation product development, and cutting-edge proof-of-concept work, using modern engineering to solve complex real-world challenges. It would suit someone who wants to build secure, high-performance, memory-safe software in an environment where technical quality, innovation, and real-world impact genuinely matter.

Benefits

• £70,000 - £85,000 basic salary
• Bonus
• Hybrid working and flexibility
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Electric car scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Friendly, knowledgeable, peer-sharing culture
• Career progression

The role and responsibilities

You will join a team building secure, high-performance software for complex and mission-critical environments. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain software components written primarily in Rust, while also contributing to wider engineering decisions, technical direction, and best practice.

Responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining production-quality software in Rust
• Building secure, scalable, and memory-safe software components for operationally critical systems
• Contributing to system architecture and selecting appropriate Rust-based frameworks and design patterns
• Acting as a technical point of contact for Rust-related engineering decisions within the team
• Working with asynchronous Rust and networked services in high-performance environments
• Producing clean, maintainable, well-tested code with a strong focus on reliability and security
• Participating in code reviews and helping drive engineering quality across the wider software team
• Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Working closely with architects, product owners, DevSecOps, cloud, and security engineering teams
• Producing technical documentation including design specifications, API documentation, and operational runbooks
• Participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
• Communicating technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders where required

Key skills

• Strong commercial experience as a Software Engineer, Rust Engineer, or Backend / Systems Software Engineer
• Strong commercial experience developing production software in Rust
• Strong understanding of Rust ownership, borrowing, lifetimes, and concurrency primitives
• Experience with asynchronous Rust such as Tokio or async-std
• Proficiency with Rust tooling including Cargo, Clippy, Rustfmt, and the wider crate ecosystem
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and systems design
• Experience with version control, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• British citizenship and ability to obtain MOD SC clearance

Desired skills

• Existing SC clearance
• Experience working in defence, secure technology, or other highly regulated environments
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, for example Terraform
• Familiarity with containerisation such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
• Understanding of zero-trust architectures, mTLS, and PKI
• Experience with cross-language FFI such as Rust / C / C++
• Exposure to embedded, low-level, or systems-level Rust development
• Experience building secure networked services or communications-focused platforms
• Please note: existing SC clearance is advantageous but not essential. Candidates must be British citizens and eligible to undergo MOD SC clearance

If you would like more information then please apply via the link.

All the best,

Charlie Syrett

Richmond Square Consulting Ltd

Alternative job titles: Software Developer, Rust Developer, C++ Developer, Application Engineer, Application Developer

Job Title: Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol (Hybrid – 3 days on-site per week) Salary: Up to £60,000 + Bonus & Benefits (dependent on experience) Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Firmware Engineer to join an engineering team of 40+ who are going to be developing the next generation of product, which will be deployed across the globe. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of high-performance embedded software and firmware for next-generation products, while also maintaining and enhancing existing systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain firmware in C Support new product development and continuous improvement of existing solutions Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams Debug and troubleshoot embedded hardware and software issues Skills & Experience Required Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with embedded systems Strong proficiency in Embedded C for bare-metal firmware development Experience with communication interfaces and protocols such as SPI, RS-485, and CAN Hands-on debugging experience using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and multimeters Familiarity with source control systems such as Git Benefits Package Competitive pension scheme (up to 7% employer match) Discretionary annual bonus (typically around 10%) 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Private medical healthcare Hybrid working and flexitime Annual wellness checks 25% discount on gym memberships Retail vouchers Mental health support services Regular social activities If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply with your latest CV. Visa Sponsorship not available for this role