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. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-18