Embedded Software Engineer C++

Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++)Rate: £70.00 per hour (Inside IR35)Contract: 37 hours per week Duration: Initial 6-month contract Location: Bristol – OnsiteCertain Advantage is hiring for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a leading defence company.Key Responsibilities\n

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• Perform Verification & Validation (V&V) activities for real-time embedded software applications.
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• Translate software requirements into comprehensive test cases and structured test procedures.
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• Prepare, execute, and document software tests, ensuring accurate data capture and analysis.
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• Provide clear, actionable feedback to engineering and project teams to support software quality and continuous improvement.
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• Investigate issues, troubleshoot complex problems, and support software integration activities.
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• Work within laboratory environments, testing embedded software on electro-mechanical systems.
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The individual: \n

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• Proven experience delivering V&V activities within an embedded software environment.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to debugging.
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• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
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• Experience converting software requirements into structured test cases and test procedures.
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• Hands-on experience testing embedded software on electro-mechanical products in a laboratory environment.
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• Good understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
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• Scripting experience to support automation and testing activities.
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• Embedded software development experience using C/C++.
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