Embedded Software Engineer

QinetiQ supports the delivery of secured navigation which can be depended on when accurate navigation, positioning/ timing is mission critical. Our specialist teams provide our clients with consultancy support, research and the development of services & security capabilities for resilient positioning and navigation systems including Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) Receivers. As the programme of work continues to ramp up, we are looking to recruit experienced (C++) Embedded Software Engineers to join the team. 

What will I be doing?
You will be developing software for cutting edge electronics systems, solving technically challenging problems and work on a variety of projects, from rapid developments with tight time-scales (a few days/weeks) to full scale system developments (1+ years). You will work closely with specialists from across a number of disciplines which may include; RF, electronics and FPGA design, digital signal processing, secure products, navigation products and cryptography. You will also work throughout the engineering lifecycle, applying rigorous engineering practices; analysing, designing, implementing, testing, supporting and maintaining solutions that solve the mission-critical problems of our customers.

What do I need:
The successful candidates will have previous Embedded Software Engineer experience gained from a fast paced and dynamic environment. You will have experience at various stages of the software development lifecycle, with knowledge and experience of the specification, design and implementation of complex software solutions. Your primary software language will be C++.

Experience in some of the following areas would be desirable, but not essential:

• Experience developing for real-time, embedded, resource constrained targets

• Experience of designing software using UML 

• Embedded RTOS programming

• Unit Test Experience

• Agile / Scrum experience
• Software design, development environment and test tools such as Enterprise Architect, Visual Studio, etc.

Why join us?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success for QinetiQ is the appetite for innovation, courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges and motivated people who work to deliver the best possible solutions to partners.

Joining QinetiQ offers an opportunity to work on highly technical cutting edge projects, enabling customers to protect, improve and advance their vital interests. To apply for the role please click on the apply button to submit your application.

QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. People around the world depend on us for their safety and security, and to enable the safety and security of others. Partnering with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Our is a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines, and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake  this exciting and rewarding journey.

Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, we get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Come and find out how you can play a role.