As part of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Technology (ADS&T) business, you’ll keep people connected, critical businesses running and advanced communication networks safe.

Join our Technology Solutions team and you’ll work with the finest minds on some of the most challenging engineering projects of our time. Our award-winning team push the boundaries to deliver amazing solutions which meet the constantly evolving needs of our clients across a wide range of markets on a global scale.

Read more about how you can thrive with us.

As a real-time Embedded Software Engineer, you'll play a vital role in solving our clients’ biggest challenges. You’ll get involved across the entire Software Development Lifecycle, developing, delivering, and supporting bespoke software solutions. As we are a consultancy, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects with us.

What you can bring?

To be successful in this role, you will -

• You should either hold a degree in a relevant STEM subject or have proven and demonstrable work experience within a relevant area.
• Have experience of the full software lifecycle including requirements capture, design, development, test, and managing traceability across these activities.
• Be able to demonstrate practical technical experience of software development using C/C++ for real time embedded applications.
• Be able to demonstrate practical technical experience of software verification using relevant tools for developing Requirements Based Testing, developing Design Based Testing (unit testing), and to provide static analysis and the application of safe programming subsets (e.g., MISRA standards).
• Be comfortable writing reports and technical documentation.
• Be a strong collaborator, able to work effectively in a small team where frequent communication is essential.
• Be pro-active and a self-starter, able to work independently.
• Ideally have experience configuring (and developing for) at least one real time operating system.
• Experience developing for Linux would also be advantageous.
• Developing High Integrity Software to comply with standards (e.g. DO-178, ISO 61508) would be advantageous but is not essential.

Your purpose:

As a real-time/embedded Software Engineer in with Atkins, you will:

• Develop real-time and embedded software solutions and prototypes, working in small teams applying Agile development and delivery methods.
• Apply your knowledge to contribute to the design of technical solutions.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders and Product Owners.
• Document the design, development and delivery of technical solutions.
• Mentor junior staff to aid their development.

Why work for Atkins?

People join us because they share a desire to be at the forefront of the ADS&T Business Unit and deliver outstanding projects. We empower our people to be the professional individuals they want to be, working on projects they feel proud of, making a difference to the world they live in and the legacy they leave behind.

We value diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive, without exception. We have signed the MoD's "Women in Defence" and "Women in Aviation and Aerospace" charters. These pledges include providing opportunities for women to succeed at all levels. We're also committed to being a Military friendly employer and have been recognised with the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) Gold Employer Recognition Award.

We develop individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. We encourage participation in all forms of training and have an active programme of in-house as well as external training for all our staff.

Meeting your needs:

When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward", a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.

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More about us:

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a top global consultancy with over 80 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

Atkins, ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. We're also a Silver Rating holder in the Aerospace & Defence sector, as per the Financial Times rating of the UK’s leading management consultants.

Check out some of our recent, most exciting projects.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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