Embedded Software Lead

Austin Fraser; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

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 layer 1 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 role

1. Algorithm Implementation: physical layer algorithms for signal processing, modulation/demodulation, error correction, and channel coding
2. Interface Definition (between Layer 1 and higher Layer 2 & Layer 3)
3. Standards Compliance & Performance Evaluation
4. Collaboration & Engagement: with the Chief Scientist, external SMEs, consultants and academic researchers.
5. Emerging Technologies: supporting research & Innovation efforts
6. Integration, Testing & Documentation

Your experience

1. Eligibility and Willingness to obtain SC level clearance (if not already held)
2. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
3. Expertise in physical layer signal processing techniques, including modulation, demodulation, channel estimation, equalization, and error correction coding (e.g., LDPC, Turbo, BCH, or Polar Codes).
4. Experience in defining and implementing interfaces between Layer 1 and higher layers (Layer 2/3).
5. Familiarity with standards compliance testing, preferably MIL-STD communication standards.
6. Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python or Rust, and tools like MATLAB for algorithm development and simulation.
7. Strong understanding of wireless communication systems, signal characteristics, and channel modelling.
8. Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders, external consultants, and technical experts.

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today!