Senior Engineer Software (Embedded Software)

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer for Halcon to design, develop, test, and verify safety-critical real-time embedded software for advanced defence and aerospace systems. The successful candidate will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements decomposition and architecture design to integration, verification, and technical leadership. RESPONSIBILITIES • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software solutions using C/C++ for real-time and safety-critical applications. • Derive low-level software requirements, architecture, and design from higher-level system and software specifications. • Perform software integration, verification, debugging, and validation activities, including SIL, HIL, and hardware-software integration testing. • Participate in technical reviews, prepare engineering documentation, and mentor junior engineers on software development best practices. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. • Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded software development with strong proficiency in C/C++. • Hands-on experience with RTOS and/or bare-metal embedded systems, device drivers, and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet). • Experience with software verification, debugging tools, version control systems (Git/SVN), and requirements management tools such as DOORS or JAMA. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience in defence, aerospace, aviation, missile systems, UAVs, or other safety-critical environments. • Knowledge of MISRA C/C++ standards and familiarity with DO-178C software development and certification processes. CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE. Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations. EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting. Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.