Embedded Software Consultant - Defence - Cambridge

Cambridge
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Embedded Software Consultant - Defence - Cambridge

A growing and technologically intriguing Defence company, based in Cambridge, is seeking experienced Embedded Software Consultants or Engineers to assist in the development of newly invented technologies that will enhance the defence and safety of the UK.

Your Embedded Software experience should be specifically in Embedded C. Ideally, you will have experience in the Defence sector; however, we are open to candidates from other complex sectors. It will be essential that you could obtain security clearance.

Knowledge of prototyping, using C, C++, MATLAB, or another software language will be highly advantageous.

It is expected that you hold a degree in a software or electronics field, or another field that would have led you into an Embedded Software Engineer role.

We are open to candidates at various levels of experience, ranging from those with a year or two of industry experience to more senior roles. The level of responsibility will depend on your level of experience and skills.

You will be working in a multi-discipline division, including mechanical engineers, software engineers, electronics engineers, physicists, and other industry professionals with whom you will be collaborate and learn from.

Due to the expansion of this team, it is an exciting time to join and will result in career growth and opportunities that arise from the company's natural growth.

If you want to work on complex, industry-defining technologies while being offered an excellent starting salary, salary reviews, bonus, a pension, free lunches, and other outstanding benefits, I recommend submitting an application now to avoid missing out.

For more general information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialists Newton Colmore, on (phone number removed) or make an application and one of our team at Newton Colmore will contact you. Please note we will not be able to discuss the role specifics until we have a copy of your CV

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