ADA Software Engineer

The Role We are building the next generation of secure real-time communication systems used within highly advanced airborne and mobile platforms. As an Embedded ADA Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing secure datalink software that enables reliable over-the-air communication between complex systems operating in demanding environments. This is a hands-on engineering role with genuine influence over architecture, protocols, and technical direction. You’ll contribute across the full software lifecycle — from concept through to integration and verification. What You’ll Be Doing * Capturing and analysing software requirements * Designing real-time embedded software architectures * Implementing high-integrity software in ADA * Supporting integration, reviews, and system-level testing * Working closely with firmware, hardware, systems and test engineers * Contributing to protocol definition and datalink design decisions You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting-edge communications capability within complex embedded environments. What We’re Looking For Essential Experience * Strong experience developing embedded software in ADA * Hard real-time embedded systems development * Experience working in lab environments with test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes) * Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g. FreeRTOS) * Strong system-level debugging and problem-solving skills Desirable Experience * Communication protocols (SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCIe) * Model-based design (UML, IBM Rhapsody or similar tools) * System integration and performance analysis * Software-hardware interaction debugging Why Join? * Opportunity to shape a growing engineering capability * Hands-on development in technically complex, safety-critical environments * Clear progression pathways — technical specialist or leadership routes * Exposure to cross-functional collaboration at senior levels * Potential for travel and international collaboration * Paid overtime opportunities * Performance-related bonus * Competitive pension contributions (up to 14%) * Flexible leave arrangements including enhanced parental benefits * Modern facilities with subsidised meals and free parking Working Pattern This role follows a hybrid model with 4 days per week onsite due to the classified nature of the work. Security & Eligibility Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, successful candidates will undergo government security vetting. Eligibility restrictions may apply based on nationality and residency status. If you’re an experienced embedded ADA engineer who enjoys solving complex real-time challenges and working at the intersection of hardware and software, we’d love to hear from you