Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Package:    £60,750 - £67,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits Role Type :  Permanent, Fulltime, Average of 3 days a week on site minimum Location:     Malvern Role ID:        SF19473 Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. The Role As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be working within a team that develops software for innovative electronics systems working closely with specialists from across a number of disciplines. Day-to-day, you’ll be working throughout the engineering lifecycle applying rigorous engineering practices; analysing, designing, implementing, testing, supporting and maintaining solutions that solve mission-critical problems of our customers. Your responsibilities will include: Being responsible to the Project Design Authority for software development and related software engineering activities Communicating ideas with multiple stakeholders and customers at all levels Innovation in the application/integration of digital hardware technologies to build novel embedded systems Solving technically challenging problems from rapid developments to full scale system developments Essential experience of the Senior Embedded Software Enginee r: Extensive experience developing in C and/or C++ The ability to work in rigorous engineering environments using configuration management and change management processes and tools Knowledge and experience of the specification, design and implementation of complex software solutions Previous experience developing for embedded platforms, interfacing to on-board FPGA’s would be an advantage The ability to design software using UML and working with test tools Essential qualifications for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or demonstrable equivalent experience We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.   This role is 37 hours per week based at our Malvern site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.   The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security. Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting…