Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer
Portsmouth, UK
6-month contract initially
up to £50 per hour Inside IR35

Active SC Clearance required

iO Associates is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join a global aerospace leader specialising in commercial and military aircraft, helicopters, defence, and space sectors. This role offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects within a dynamic team, shaping the future of aviation and space systems.

You’ll play a key role within their technical team, developing cutting-edge software and delivering scalable, cloud-based solutions across the full software development lifecycle.

Skills & Experience:

• Develop and prototype wireless and embedded solutions using C/C++
• Build and enhance embedded software/firmware in an agile environment
• Work with real-time embedded Linux systems (e.g. Microblaze, RISC-V)
• Configure and deploy embedded Linux using Buildroot/Yocto
• Work with U-Boot, kernel configuration, and device trees
• Strong experience in Embedded C/C++ development
• Experience with bare-metal and embedded Linux systems
• Knowledge of Linux device drivers (DMA, interrupts, device trees)
• Understanding of Digital Signal Processing (DSP); Exposure to Software Defined Radio (SDR)

This is an excellent opportunity to work for an international aerospace leader that encourages and facilitates personal growth.

*PS: The Company can’t provide any sponsorship, so only candidates with the existing right to work in the UK will be considered for this role.