Embedded Software Lead - (Physical Layer 1)Hybrid working, onsite base in Hampshire (near Hook). Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our innovative defence tech sector client for a Senior Embedded Software Lead (Acoustic Layer 1) to join a multidisciplinary team, working alongside Scientists and engineers in delivering off-the shelf software defined modem products for military use.This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in cutting edge technological advancements; exploiting and developing an emerging layer 1 (physical) underwater acoustic waveform bearer technology that will support the MODs C5 capabilities both above and below water.You''ll be employing cutting edge advancements in modulation and coding design, and you will play an active role in shaping and aligning layer 1 capabilities to meet defence related end user requirements.As part of this lead role, you will provide support into government agencies and defence stakeholders ensuring layer1 implementation is aligned and compliant with test and evaluation frameworks as they mature. You will play a key role in leading broader off the shelf product compliance and acceptance testing. Key focus of this roleAlgorithm Implementation: physical layer algorithms for signal processing, modulation/demodulation, error correction, and channel codingInterface Definition (between Layer 1 and higher Layer 2 and Layer 3)Standards Compliance and Performance EvaluationCollaboration and Engagement: with the Chief Scient