Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer

Company: Ultra Intelligence 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 some of the following areas: C/C++, Rust, Python. Embedded Linux. AI and ML. Bare-metal MCU. Desirable Skills We would love to hear from anyone with core skills in some of the following and desire to learn more of the others. For senior applicants we would seek an increasing number of the following skills: Full stack embedded software engineering from device-drivers to GUIs and WebApps. FPGA development (Vivado, Vitis and Modelsim), 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 Essential: Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance). Qualifications Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience. Notice 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. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website. Our Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: 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