Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer in Hampshire

Working in a small multi-disciplined engineering team you will bring your knowledge and creativity to help us develop innovative solutions to complex customer problems. Development will range from early research and ideation, prototyping and derisking, experimentation to full product development. We are looking for embedded development engineers at a range of levels primarily skilled in software and FPGA development with an appreciation of hardware engineering and RF. We are seeking creative people who love to research and build new technologies; people who are keen to continually learn new things. People who understand the current state of the art in physics and technology, and who have a real interest in exploiting the latest developments in the national interest.

Essential Skills

• Software development covering C/C++, Rust, Python.
• Embedded Linux.
• AI and ML.
• Bare-metal MCU.

Desirable Skills

• Full stack embedded software engineering from device drivers to GUIs and WebApps.
• FPGA development (Vivado, Vitis, and Modelsim) and Digital Signal Processing.
• Electronic design including schematic capture, PCB design and mechanical design.
• Radio technologies, including Software Defined Radios, GNU Radio, RFNoC.
• Blue‑sky thinking and ability to define and construct solutions to customer problems.
• Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations.

Role Requirements

• Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance).
• Must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV clearance.
• Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role.
• Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export‑controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Qualifications

Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science‑based subject or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme.
• Private Medical Cover.
• 25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days.
• Pension Contribution.
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover.
• Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more.
• Security Clearance Allowance – where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible.