Embedded Ada Software Engineer – Datalink Systems Real-Time Embedded Systems | Defence Technology | Career DevelopmentWe’re looking for an experienced Embedded Ada Software Engineer to join a team developing next-generation datalink systems. This is a hands-on role covering the full software lifecycle, from requirements capture and architecture to implementation and verification, with plenty of opportunity to influence protocols and technical design.A high level of security clearance is required for this role.
Day to Day:
- Capture requirements and contribute to embedded software architecture & design in Ada
- Implement and maintain mission-critical systems using Ada
- Perform verification through reviews and testing of Ada components
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including Software, Firmware, Hardware, and Test Engineers
- Support current and future datalink systems and their associated protocols with Ada-based solutions
Why his role:
- Extensive hands-on embedded software development in Ada
- Career development opportunities, including technical and leadership training
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and the chance to influence system design
- Potential for travel and collaboration across UK and European sites
Do you have:
- Proven experience developing embedded software using Ada
- Hands-on lab experience with components and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes)
- Hard real-time embedded software development
- Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g., FreeRTOS)
Desirable
- Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCI-Express)
- Model-based development experience (UML, Rhapsody)
- Strong problem-solving at system and software component level
- Experience in system integration and performance analysis
If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch.