Software Engineer Real-Time Systems (C++ / Linux) Location: BristolRate: £49.70/hour PAYE (£56.93/hour incl. holiday) or £65/hour UmbrellaWe seek an engineer who has worked in a military / defence environment / industry within the last 12 months or who is capable of obtaining security clearance (SC level minimum)OverviewJoin a growing software team developing and delivering innovative solutions across a wide range of technologies. You ll work within a small, dynamic team where initiative and independence are encouraged. The role focuses on the design, development, and integration of real-time software on Linux-based platforms.Key Responsibilities Undertake a full range of software engineering activities in line with project and quality requirements.Design, develop, and verify C++ code for real-time systems.Perform integration testing of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) processing platforms and subsystem components.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful software delivery and system performance. Essential Skills and Experience Strong C++ development experience, particularly within multi-threaded and real-time environments.Proven experience in software integration, system testing, and debugging on Linux-based systems. Desirable Skills Familiarity with UML and tools such as IBM Rhapsody.Experience using MATLAB and Python for data analysis.Knowledge of NVIDIA CUDA programming.Exposure to OpenDDS or other middleware communication frameworks.