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Embedded Software Engineer Edinburgh (Hybrid - 4 days per week in office) £50,000 - £65,000 + Progression + Training + Pension + Holiday Excellent opportunity for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a specialist product design consultancy offering technical variety, autonomy, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology across multiple industries. This company is a well-established leader in software and product design services, delivering innovative embedded solutions to clients across a wide range of sectors. In this role, you will be an integral part of a dynamic development team, contributing throughout the full product lifecycle - from concept and design to development, testing, and delivery. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate directly with clients, providing technical consultation and tailored software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience developing embedded software in C (C++ desirable), and a solid understanding of 16- and 32-bit microcontrollers such as ARM, PIC, and DSP. Experience with standard communication buses and protocols including I²C and SPI is essential. Knowledge of Linux and Python would be a distinct advantage. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer seeking a technically varied and autonomous role within a forward-thinking design environment. The Role: Full lifecycle development of Embedded and Real-Time Systems (C/C++) Design, development, and delivery of client projects Provide technical consultancy and guidance to customers Hybrid working - 4 days per week in the Edinburgh office The Person: Strong commercial experience with Embedded Software in C/C++ Proficient with microcontrollers and standard communication buses/protocols (ARM, PIC, I²C, SPI) Desirable experience with Linux and/or Python Reference Number: 264492 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Marcel Cerek at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Project Manager Software / Hardware (Hybrid -2 days per week onsite , Tuesdays & Thursdays ) Very Competitive Salary + 32 Days Holiday + Bonus + Share Incentive Plan + Healthcare Scheme + Income Protection + Life Assurance + Flexible Working Hours + 5% Pension Excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing and innovative R&D organisation, renowned for its supportive culture and investment in cutting-edge product development. This company is a well-established, international technology specialist developing advanced test and measurement solutions used by telecoms and network operators across the globe. With continued growth in product portfolio and capability, this is an ideal time to join and make a real impact on the future success of the business. In this role you will lead multi-disciplinary Engineering teams in the delivery of next-generation hardware and software solutions. You will be responsible for planning, budgeting and executing product development projects, working closely with Product Management to shape the roadmap and reporting progress to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to influence product direction and help shape the next generation of innovative solutions. The Role: Lead Electronics, Mechanical and Software Engineering teams through the product development lifecycle Plan, budget and manage complex new product introduction projects Work closely with Product Management to define and refine product requirements and roadmap Provide leadership, direction and support to Engineers, including line management responsibilities The Person: Degree in Electronics, Software Engineering or related subject Strong project management experience delivering combined hardware and software products Proven ability to organise, prioritise and deliver in a dynamic environment Demonstrates a pragmatic and commercially aware approach to decision making Reference Number: BBBH - 264173 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Embedded Software Engineer Edinburgh (Hybrid - 4 days per week in office) £50,000 - £65,000 + Progression + Training + Pension + Holiday Excellent opportunity for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a specialist product design consultancy offering technical variety, autonomy, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology across multiple industries. This company is a well-established leader in software and product design services, delivering innovative embedded solutions to clients across a wide range of sectors. In this role, you will be an integral part of a dynamic development team, contributing throughout the full product lifecycle - from concept and design to development, testing, and delivery. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate directly with clients, providing technical consultation and tailored software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience developing embedded software in C (C++ desirable), and a solid understanding of 16- and 32-bit microcontrollers such as ARM, PIC, and DSP. Experience with standard communication buses and protocols including I²C and SPI is essential. Knowledge of Linux and Python would be a distinct advantage. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer seeking a technically varied and autonomous role within a forward-thinking design environment. The Role: Full lifecycle development of Embedded and Real-Time Systems (C/C++) Design, development, and delivery of client projects Provide technical consultancy and guidance to customers Hybrid working - 4 days per week in the Edinburgh office The Person: Strong commercial experience with Embedded Software in C/C++ Proficient with microcontrollers and standard communication buses/protocols (ARM, PIC, I²C, SPI) Desirable experience with Linux and/or Python Reference Number: 264492 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Marcel Cerek at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Project Manager Software / Hardware (Hybrid -2 days per week onsite , Tuesdays & Thursdays ) Very Competitive Salary + 32 Days Holiday + Bonus + Share Incentive Plan + Healthcare Scheme + Income Protection + Life Assurance + Flexible Working Hours + 5% Pension Excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing and innovative R&D organisation, renowned for its supportive culture and investment in cutting-edge product development. This company is a well-established, international technology specialist developing advanced test and measurement solutions used by telecoms and network operators across the globe. With continued growth in product portfolio and capability, this is an ideal time to join and make a real impact on the future success of the business. In this role you will lead multi-disciplinary Engineering teams in the delivery of next-generation hardware and software solutions. You will be responsible for planning, budgeting and executing product development projects, working closely with Product Management to shape the roadmap and reporting progress to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to influence product direction and help shape the next generation of innovative solutions. The Role: Lead Electronics, Mechanical and Software Engineering teams through the product development lifecycle Plan, budget and manage complex new product introduction projects Work closely with Product Management to define and refine product requirements and roadmap Provide leadership, direction and support to Engineers, including line management responsibilities The Person: Degree in Electronics, Software Engineering or related subject Strong project management experience delivering combined hardware and software products Proven ability to organise, prioritise and deliver in a dynamic environment Demonstrates a pragmatic and commercially aware approach to decision making Reference Number: BBBH - 264173 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Location: Prestwick - Onsite What you'll be doing Completion of allocated software requirements, detailed design and implementation. Testing of completed functionality, both at desktop and target hardware level. Generation of software level safety requirements and hazard analysis, supporting system certification. Accurately reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership. Supporting System Test and Integration Activities. Production of appropriate technical documentation, documenting traceability between design, code and test results. Participation in peer reviews of own and others' work products. Robust configuration of completed work. Use of extensive domain knowledge to troubleshoot issues efficiently, and embed technical and process improvements. Securing a formal software technical authority delegation, in order to authorise design and certification artefacts Your skills and experiences Essential: Degree or equivalent in Software Engineering/Computer Science. Excellent Software Engineering skills, with a solid foundation in one of C/C++/C#/Ada Practical experience of developing embedded software Demonstrated understanding of the full software development lifecycle One or more of the following key skills: - Experience of requirements capture and traceability e.g. DOORS - Experience of Software designs using an appropriate design tool/methodology e.g. UML, Artisan, Statemate, Rhapsody etc. - Programming in high level programming languages and experience of related software development environments e.g. GPS (GNAT), Greenhills AdaMulti - Scripting languages such as MATLAB or Python - Experience developing software test solutions with a view to providing formal qualification evidence to customers. - Experience in HMI design and graphics Software eg VAPS Desirable Avionics/Mission systems domain knowledge Use of Jira to manage software tasks or any other task management system General Military aircraft domain knowledge and interest Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Typhoon Displays & Controls Software Team Would you like to write software for the UK's frontline Eurofighter Typhoon? We currently have a number of vacancies for Senior Software Engineers at our site in Prestwick. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be working on world beating aircraft products, creating cutting edge software for our hardware systems and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. Working closely with systems and test engineers, you will enable the development of complex real-world Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th October 2025

Job Title: SME/Software Team Leader Location: Prestwick - Onsite What you'll be doing Completion of allocated software requirements, detailed design and implementation. Testing of completed functionality, both at desktop and target hardware level. Generation of software level safety requirements and hazard analysis, supporting system certification. Accurately reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership. Supporting System Test and Integration Activities. Production of appropriate technical documentation, documenting traceability between design, code and test results. Participation in peer reviews of own and others' work products. Robust configuration of completed work. Management of a team of software engineers, supporting and promoting professional development. Helping to define software development strategy within the wider team, discharging workload to ensure delivery to programme, quality and cost Your skills and experiences Essential: A demonstrated STEM degree in a relevant subject e.g. Software Engineering. Expert knowledge of the software engineering lifecycle with a solid foundation in one of Ada/C/C++/C# Practical experience of developing embedded software We are seeking experienced capable software engineers with a proven track record of delivering complex software integration programmes and products with experience of delivering to schedule and cost Experience of managing a team is essential One or more of the following key skills: - Hardware software integration in a real time embedded environment. - DO-178, Multi Core Processors and other industry standards. - Toolset and process specialists. - Experienced software team leaders with experience of delivering change programmes - Experience in HMI design and graphics Software eg VAPS Desirable Avionics/Mission systems domain knowledge Use of Jira to manage software tasks or any other task management system General Military aircraft domain knowledge and interest Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Typhoon Displays & Controls Software Team Would you like to write software for the UK's frontline Eurofighter Typhoon? We currently have a number of vacancies for Software SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) Software Team Leaders at our site in Prestwick. In this role you will be working on world beating aircraft products, creating cutting edge software for our hardware systems and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. Working closely with systems and test engineers, you will enable the development of complex real-world systems that have to perform perfectly every time, as they will be used in real world combat. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.