Senior Software Engineer

Posting date:	11 February 2026
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	13 March 2026
Location:	UB6 7AJ
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Morson Talent
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	252910JNR-44957

Summary

Job Title: Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design software solutions for embedded systems.

  
  

• Implement and test software in both Assembler and C, including unit and continuous integration testing.

  
  

• Implement, integrate, and optimize sonar signal processing algorithms.

  
  

• Develop high-quality software solutions by writing efficient, maintainable, and well-thought-out code.

  
  

• Load and test code on bespoke embedded hardware platforms.

  
  

• Collaborate with verification teams for integration, defect analysis, and resolution.

  
  

• Review design and code from peers, contributing to a culture of learning and feedback.

  
  

• Contribute to software architectural design, preferably using UML and the Enterprise Architect tool.

  
  

• Estimate workload and assist in building a backlog of work packages for progress tracking.

  
  

• Progress assigned stories and tasks using Azure DevOps, participating in sprint planning and retrospectives.

  
  

  Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

  • Strong experience in Assembler development.

    
    

  • Solid expertise in C programming for embedded systems.

    
    

  • Proficient in embedded program design and signal processing techniques.

    
    

  • Experience in software/hardware integration and fault resolution.

    
    

  • Knowledge of UML design techniques for software architecture.

    
    

  • Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle.

    
    

  • Experience with FPGA and DSP hardware.

    
    

  • Python experience is a plus.

    
    

    Security Clearance:

    • The role requires the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). If you do not currently hold SC clearance, you must undergo and achieve SC clearance as a requirement for this role.

      
      

    • Applicants must have resided in the UK for the last 3–5 years, depending on circumstances, and meet the necessary security vetting criteria.

      
      

      Personal Attributes:

      • Ability to hold or currently hold UK SC clearance.

        
        

      • Must be within commuting distance of the office in Greenford.

        
        

        Additional Benefits:

        • Optional 9-day fortnight.

          
          

        • Time Off In Lieu (TOIL).

          
          

        • Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on Fridays.

          
          

        • Annual bonus based on role and level.

          
          

        • Hybrid working options available for some positions.

          
          

        • Casual dress code.

          
          

        • 25 days of holiday per year with the option to buy/sell holidays.

          
          

        • Christmas shut-down (three days of annual leave required).

          
          

        • Access to private healthcare, dental, critical illness insurance, and other benefits via salary sacrifice.

          
          

        • Discounts at over 200 online stores via Reward Hub.

          
          

        • Life insurance (4x annual salary).

          
          

        • Pension scheme with employer contribution starting at 5% (employee contributions from 4% to 70%).