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Copello are recruiting for an Embedded Software Engineer to join a defence organisation in the Buckinghamshire area on an intial 6 month contract.

The Embedded Software Engineer will be working on a major electronic warfare project providing support & development activities across SoC Multi ARM processors.

Responsibilities of the Embedded Software Engineer include:

  • Review of software and documentation

  • Working with project team to analyse project requirements

  • Assist with estimating, planning & progress reporting

  • Development of architecture, design and integration of modules.

  • Identification of process, practices and tool improvements

    The successful Embedded Software Engineer will require the following experience:

  • Extensive experience of C++ embedded software on embedded LINUX OS (Yocto/Petalinux)

  • Interfacing of Ethernet TCP/IP, UDP on ARM Cortex

  • Experience of C++ & C programming

  • Experience of Xilinx FPGA/ Zynq and Vivado

  • Exposure to DSP algorithms & RTOS

  • Memory management using DDR & DMA

  • Verification via unit testing and designing test simulation GUI etc

    This role will require the successful candidate to work on a hybrid pattern, 2 days a week on site.

    Role is paying £65-£80 per hour (inside IR35) and will require candidates to be eligible for SC clearance

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