Location: Southampton (onsite requirements vary depending on project demands - more detail below)

Duration: 6 month contract

Rate: £64.22ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Role details: Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for a contract position in Southampton. This opportunity involves working on innovative software solutions for integrated sensors and protection systems, requiring both on-site and flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing bare metal embedded C++ software Working with embedded interfaces such as CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIO Employing tools and approaches specific to embedded development Collaborating on-site in Southampton 1-4 days a week, with flexibility depending on project needs Maintaining SC clearance or the ability to obtain it for UK eyes-only projects

Job Requirements:

Experience with Software Engineering, Embedded C/C++, and Linux Proficiency in UML and embedded Linux Hands-on experience with bare metal embedded C++ software development Familiarity with embedded interfaces and development tools Ability to work both on-site in Southampton and remotely as required Eligibility for SC clearance to work on specific projects

Desirable Skills:

C# application development Experience with developing Windows & Linux applications Understanding of software lifecycle processes Familiarity with configuration management...