
Embedded Software Developer
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bristol • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £47,600 - £61,000 per year
About the role
- Support development of bespoke software on embedded platforms (ESP32, Raspberry Pi, ARM-based boards)
- Write and maintain C, C++ and/or Python code with guidance and peer review
- Assist with hardware interfacing (UART/serial, GPIO, USB, SPI/I2C) and peripheral bring-up
- Participate in testing and debugging in the lab and on customer sites (with support)
- Contribute to refining requirements and implementing features as part of a delivery team
- Help with integration and deployment into secure environments under supervision
- Maintain documentation and follow traceable, peer-reviewed Git practices aligned with repository governance
Requirements
- Hands-on programming experience (academic, hobbyist, internship, or professional)
- Working knowledge of C/C++ and/or Python
- Interest or experience in embedded systems development
- Basic understanding of hardware interfaces (serial, GPIO, SPI/I2C, etc.)
- Familiarity with Linux environments and debugging fundamentals
- A practical problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
- Exposure to microcontrollers or SBCs (ESP32, STM32, Raspberry Pi, etc.)
- Awareness of wireless/comms (BLE, Wi-Fi, UWB, etc.)
- Exposure to RTOS or bare-metal development
- Interest in Embedded Rust
- Interest in secure systems, cryptography, or defence-related engineering
- Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or similar preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Professional membership (BCS, IET) is a plus.
- Clearance to Start: SC Clearance for Role: DV
Benefits
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
- Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
- Flexi-Time
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
CC++Pythonembedded systems developmenthardware interfacingUARTGPIOUSBSPII2C
Soft Skills
problem-solvingwillingness to learn
Certifications
degree in Computer Sciencedegree in Electrical/Electronic EngineeringBCS membershipIET membershipSC ClearanceDV Clearance