Embedded Software Engineer

Please note: All applicants must hold active SC clearance. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications from non-cleared candidates. C++ Software Engineers – SC Cleared – Defence & Aerospace – Edinburgh Are you a skilled C++ Software Engineer with experience in UML modelling and real-time embedded systems? We’re supporting one of the UK’s most advanced defence and aerospace programmes and are looking for experienced engineers to join a high-performing software community as a major radar system moves into a critical development phase. Location: On-site in Edinburgh What you’ll be doing: Developing and maintaining embedded software using C++ within an IBM Engineering Rhapsody UML modelling environment Collaborating with systems and hardware engineers to integrate software on multi-core and distributed platforms Working to airborne software design standards such as RTCA DO-178C and coding guidelines like MISRA C/C++ What we’re looking for: Strong experience with C++ in a real-time embedded environment Solid understanding of object-oriented design (OOD) and UML modelling Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle Experience working in agile environments using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, or GitLab Willingness to work on-site in Edinburgh as part of a collaborative engineering team This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge defence capability at a crucial stage of development. If you meet the clearance requirements and would like to learn more, please get in touch or apply directly.

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025