https://jobs.co.uk/job/bare-metal39-embedded-software-engineer-active-sc-required-matchtech--941b5600-9deb-4f1d-8604-f5c91e54d05f RSS feed for Bare-Metal' Embedded Software Engineer - active SC required at Matchtech. en-gb Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:22:00 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/bare-metal39-embedded-software-engineer-active-sc-required-matchtech--941b5600-9deb-4f1d-8604-f5c91e54d05f https://jobs.co.uk/job/bare-metal39-embedded-software-engineer-active-sc-required-matchtech--941b5600-9deb-4f1d-8604-f5c91e54d05f Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Southampton | Salary: £66/hour | Type: Contract | Location: Southampton (20% onsite as required) Duration: 6 month contract Rate: -66ph UMB (Inside IR35) Active SC required. Role details: Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a ''Bare-Metal'' Embedded Software Engineer to join their Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business in Southampton. This contract role is primarily remote with the expectation to be onsite 20% of the time as required and has a duration of 6 months. You will be involved in the next generation of Airborne Integrated Communication System for the Global Combat Air Programme (Tempest aircraft). Key Responsibilities: Development and coding of software solutions for Embedded, Real-Time and Safety Critical application software Engaging in the development of innovative software features and capabilities Collaborating with other engineers to continuously improve and create market-leading defence products Ensuring software solutions meet stringent safety and performance standards Job Requirements: Active SC clearance Experience in bare metal embedded C++ software development Knowledge of embedded interfaces such as CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO ... Contract