Senior Embedded C++ Software Engineer

OverviewCBSbutler – Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Divisional Manager - Defence and Security @ CBSbutler

Senior Embedded C++ Software Engineer

Location: Southampton (Hybrid).

Contract: Initial 6 month contract.

Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals for this role

Our Southampton facility is a leading UK centre of excellence for electro-optics, photonics, and laser-based technologies. The site focuses on the design, development, and manufacture of advanced systems used across defence, aerospace, and security applications. We supply critical technologies to the UK armed forces and international partners, contributing to next-generation capabilities in multiple domains.

We are looking for talented

Software Engineers

to support our Integrated Sensors and Protection line of business. Direct industry experience is not required; we are happy to explore all backgrounds. We aim to develop a new generation of features and capabilities using innovative software solutions.

Responsibilities

Bare metal embedded C++ software development

Embedded interfaces e.g. CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO

Familiarity with the tools and approaches to embedded development

Work in our Southampton office 1-4 days a week. Employees are welcome to work onsite 5 days a week, but our flexible working allows working from home. This project will require time onsite regularly, but it will vary depending on the work required.

SC clearance (or able to obtain it) to work on UK eyes only project (not dual national)

Qualifications

Experience with developing Windows and Linux applications (useful to have)

Familiarity with the Software lifecycle processes

Familiarity with Configuration Management processes and tools e.g. Git

Experience with Iterative development lifecycles (e.g., tailored Agile)

Experience using tools associated with Iterative development lifecycles (Jira / DevOps)

Docker, virtual machines and CI tools (e.g., Jenkins)

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering, Manufacturing, and Information Technology

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Software Development

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