Lead/Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Electronic Warfare systems are changing the Defence industries, providing innovative and new ways for communication and send/receive information securely among other areas. These highly complex systems require a keen eye and attention to detail, software engineers who are not just able to provide good embedded knowledge but who are able to think outside the box and problem solve on the job without thinking.

These are the engineers AKKA are looking to hire and you may be the missing link in our established and valuable team. We have a number of requirements building up into 2020. Details of your day to day are below, these are a broad overview to give you an idea. A more formal description can be discussed over the phone with one of our us.

• Performing signal processing and interfacing software into Embedded and Real-Time Environments.
• Providing a high level of expertise with Electronic Warfare developing to a highly secure environment.
• Writing Test procedures and Test Scripts and performing Unit testing
• Implementing requirements changes
• Investigating and implementing problem reports and change requests
• Reviewing and re-working the design artefacts
• Customer facing

Skills & Knowledge

The positions are from Lead to Principal level and seniority will be based on knowledge, capability and experience of the below;

• Embedded C++ development to high standards
• Linux application and driver development experience within an Embedded Linux Platform
• Electronic Warfare background e.g. Radar, Microwave and Satellite
• Understanding of the full product development lifecycle within a secure environment. 
• Development of Software plans, requirements development and software verification.
• Application of relevant standards
• Integration into lifecycles using a range of lifecycle methodologies, including SCRUM.
• Experience with customer support dealing with people face to face
• Good time management skills and ability to work well under pressure
• Willingness to work within a consultancy environment that may require some UK based travel

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Relocation Allowance
• Private Healthcare for yourself and Family
• Flexi-time (Dependent on Customer and Project)
• On-going Training courses
• PerkBox

This position requires successful candidates to undergo and maintain United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) to obtain a Security Check (SC) without restrictions.
Please note that in the event that the required clearance cannot be obtained you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.