Embedded Software Engineer - Verification & Validation

Matchtech · Bristol City, England

Embedded Software Engineer - Verification & Validation at Matchtech, based in Bristol City, England, paying £54,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£54,000 per annum
Location
Bristol City, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
26 Oct 2026
Sector
Software Developer

20% below the typical rate for software developer

Reference 602672

About the role

Our client, a leading company in the defence and security sector, is seeking an Embedded Software Verification and Validation Engineer to join their Real-Time Embedded software department. This is a permanent position that offers a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the world's most sophisticated defence systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Taking requirements and developing them into robust test cases
  • Preparing and executing tests, capturing data, and delivering actionable feedback
  • Working closely with project teams to ensure system components meet stringent verification and validation standards
  • Delivering verification and validation activities in an embedded software environment
  • Engaging in practical problem-solving and data acquisition tasks
  • Utilising scripting abilities to enhance testing procedures

Job Requirements:

  • Strong experience in Verification and Validation (V&V) activities for embedded software
  • Embedded software development experience using Ada
  • Proficiency in converting requirements into structured test cases and procedures
  • Experience working in a lab environment on electromechanical products running embedded software
  • Good working knowledge of the complete software engineering lifecycle

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with safety-critical systems
  • Knowledge of standards like DefStan 00-55, DO-178C & DO-330
  • Understanding of Real Time Operating Systems
  • Model Driven Design experience
  • Knowledge of test automation methods
  • Experience with tools like DOORS, Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), Rapita Suite, Rhapsody, and LDRA
  • Breakpoint Analysis experience
  • Experience of Focused Code Reviews

Benefits:

  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Pension contributions up to 14%
  • Opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave of up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working arrangements where appropriate
  • Enhanced parental leave policies
  • Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking
  • Healthcare Cash Plan for everyday healthcare expenses


If you have experience in verification and validation in a technological environment and a background in embedded software development, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and dedicated team in the defence and security sector!

Reference: 602672 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 26 Oct 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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