Techniche Global are supporting an engineering defence contractor to appoint a number of Embedded Software Engineers – Consultants. You will be involved in Electronics development, particularly RF, PCB Design for a range of complex electronics engineering projects for a diverse customer base.Salary: £50-100k+ per annum (dependant on experience)Location: Melbourn, near Cambridge - 100% onsiteDuration: permanent, full-timeRequirements: Sole British; eligible for SC Clearance; defense industry experience is desirableAs an Embedded Software Engineer you will be involved in the entire product life cycle – from capturing requirements to developing, testing, and delivering prototypes. It's a challenging and agile role where your innovative ideas will come to life, and you’ll be trusted to contribute to complex, high-impact projects.Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement embedded software solutions using Linux and C programming.
• Develop rapid prototypes and see ideas evolve from concept to production.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled engineers, scientists, and designers to solve complex problems.
• Engage in the full product life cycle, from capturing requirements to testing and final delivery.
• Use your experimental and problem-solving skills to tackle some of the most technically demanding challenges in the field.

Essential Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in embedded software development with a proven track record in design and implementation.
• Strong proficiency in Linux and C programming.
• Experience with at least one additional programming language (e.g., C#, C++, MATLAB).
• A relevant degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Desirable Experience:

• Bare metal/RTOS software development on ARM targets.
• High-level software architecture and embedded software debugging skills.
• Experience in electronics development and hands-on debugging.
• Scripting for test or signal processing (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
• Previous experience in the defence industry is beneficial, but not essential.