Principal Software Engineer - Level 6Site: SouthamptonRate: £66.67 P/H UmbrellaOverview An opportunity for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation airborne communication systems within the defence sector. The role focuses on low-level (“bare metal”) software development for real-time, safety-critical environments. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement embedded software solutions for real-time and safety-critical systemsWrite efficient, reliable code for low-level (bare metal) applicationsContribute to the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, and testingCollaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-performance solutionsEnsure compliance with relevant coding and design standards Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in embedded C/C++ development, particularly bare metalKnowledge of embedded communication interfaces (e.g. CAN, I2C, SPI, GPIO)Familiarity with embedded development tools and workflowsExperience developing applications on Windows and/or LinuxUnderstanding of iterative development methodologies (e.g. Agile)Awareness of coding standards and best practices for safety-critical systemsJBRP1_UKTJ