Location: Southampton (20% onsite as required)Duration: 6 month contractRate: 66ph UMB (Inside IR35)Active SC required. Role details:Our client, a leader in the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a ''Bare-Metal'' Embedded Software Engineer to join their Integrated Sensors and Protection line of business in Southampton. This contract role is primarily remote with the expectation to be onsite 20% of the time as required and has a duration of 6 months. You will be involved in the next generation of Airborne Integrated Communication System for the Global Combat Air Programme (Tempest aircraft). Key Responsibilities:Development and coding of software solutions for Embedded, Real-Time and Safety Critical application softwareEngaging in the development of innovative software features and capabilitiesCollaborating with other engineers to continuously improve and create market-leading defence productsEnsuring software solutions meet stringent safety and performance standardsJob Requirements:Active SC clearanceExperience in bare metal embedded C++ software developmentKnowledge of embedded interfaces such as CAN bus, I2C, SPI, GPIOFamiliarity with the tools and approaches to embedded developmentExperience with developing Windows and Linux applicationsExperience with iterative development lifecycles such as tailored AgileUnderstanding of development to design and coding standardsA good attitude and willingness to learn new skillsIf you are a forward-thinking Embedded Softw