https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-software-engineer-do-178c-embedded-c-matchtech--0a5b41e1-1760-4873-8cdc-63b9f17497ef RSS feed for Lead Software Engineer - DO-178C / Embedded C at Matchtech. en-gb Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:53:00 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-software-engineer-do-178c-embedded-c-matchtech--0a5b41e1-1760-4873-8cdc-63b9f17497ef https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-software-engineer-do-178c-embedded-c-matchtech--0a5b41e1-1760-4873-8cdc-63b9f17497ef Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Cheltenham | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Contract | Location: Cheltenham (hybrid working) Duration: 6 month contract Inside IR35 Role details: Our client is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support the development of mission- and safety-critical systems within the defence and aerospace sector. This contract role is suited to an experienced embedded software professional with strong real-time programming expertise and comprehensive knowledge of DO-178C Level A compliance. Key Responsibilities: Derive high-level and low-level software requirements Author software architectures and detailed design documentation Develop bare-metal, real-time embedded software using C and C++ Implement safety-critical software for an embedded modular platform Manage activities across the full software development lifecycle Ensure compliance with DO-178C Level A processes, including traceability, testing and quality assurance Conduct design reviews, code reviews, verification and validation activities Collaborate with hardware, systems and test engineering teams to support effective integration Job Requirements: Significant experience developing bare-metal, real-time embedded systems in C Strong proficiency in Embedded... Contract