Embedded Software Engineer RTOS

MERITUS are recruiting for an Embedded Software Engineer to support RTOS projects in the defence industry from our client's site in Bristol on an initial 6 month contract.

EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £68 PER HOUR - BRISTOL, ONSITE - 6 MONTHS (+LIKELY EXTENSION) - UNDERGO SC CLEARANCE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Our client is a global leader in advanced defence systems, seeking a highly capable and adaptable Embedded Software Engineer to join their engineering team at a secure UK development site.

You will contribute to the development of mission-critical embedded software within a dynamic team environment, with the autonomy to take ownership of technical delivery. The role combines software development with hands-on integration and testing on target hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded real-time software on Linux using C++ within multi-threaded applications, aligned to defined requirements and interface specifications
• Design and execute functional and integration testing on target hardware
• Support integration activities within a lab-based environment
• Adhere to established project planning, quality, and engineering processes
• Utilise issue tracking and project management tools to support delivery

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong experience developing and debugging real-time embedded software using C/C++
• Experience with model-based development tools (e.g. UML-based environments)
• Proven background in integration testing, simulation, and hardware/software validation
• Experience developing software against defined requirements and interface control documentation (ICDs)
• Familiarity with requirements management and technical documentation tools
• Understanding of configuration management environments

Desirable:

• Exposure to Python, Ada, or RTOS environments

Behavioural Profile

• Proactive and adaptable mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and within a collaborative team environment