Safety Critical Software Engineer

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Full-Time On-site
Southern Lights Careers

We're working with an innovative technology business developing advanced embedded software for intelligent, highly regulated systems.

This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering team working on next-generation control and assurance technology used within complex embedded environments. The software you'll develop will form part of a platform designed to improve reliability, resilience and operational safety in mission-critical applications.

The role

You'll be responsible for designing and developing embedded software, working closely with systems and verification engineers throughout the full development lifecycle.

You'll contribute to software architecture, integration and testing while helping build highly reliable solutions capable of operating within demanding regulated environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop embedded software for high-integrity systems
  • Develop software for real-time and embedded platforms
  • Support software architecture and technical design
  • Work closely with verification engineers throughout development
  • Contribute to software quality and assurance activities
  • Support integration and deployment
  • Produce clear technical documentation

Experience required

  • Strong embedded software engineering background
  • Commercial experience with C, C++, Ada or similar
  • Experience developing software within regulated or safety-critical environments
  • Real-time or embedded systems experience
  • Understanding of software testing and verification

Desirable

  • Experience working within recognised safety-critical software standards
  • Aerospace, defence, robotics or advanced engineering
  • Embedded control systems
  • ROS, ROS2, PX4, MAVLink, ArduPilot or similar
  • Formal methods or model-based development

What's on offer?

  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible hours
  • Interesting greenfield technology
  • Excellent long-term progression
  • Work alongside highly experienced engineers on genuinely challenging projects

Safety Critical Software Engineer employer: Southern Lights Careers

Join a dynamic and innovative organisation that values data-driven decision making and offers a fully remote working environment. As a Data & Insights Analyst, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth and development, with opportunities to engage directly with stakeholders and influence meaningful business outcomes. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being part of a team that prioritises efficiency, customer experience, and commercial success.

Southern Lights Careers

Contact Details:

Southern Lights Careers Recruitment Team