About the Company - Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets. With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation. Our diverse offerings help organisations rethink product development, accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market, and prepare for the future. At Akkodis, you’ll join a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and global collaboration, where you can make a meaningful impact through innovative projects that shape the future of technology.

Scope - We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the modernisation of a secure legacy system. This is a critical role blending traditional embedded ADA practices with agile elements, focused on developing and sustaining high-integrity, mission-critical software for defence and aerospace systems.

Role - The Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for embedded ADA development, real-time software engineering, and hardware integration for a secure, high-reliability system modernisation project. This role requires on-site presence at Luton (or Akkodis Stevenage office as needed) and close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and upgrade embedded ADA software for mission-critical systems.
• Perform real-time software engineering and target-based testing.
• Ensure compliance with DO-178 standards for aviation or defence applications.
• Integrate software with hardware at a low level, ensuring robust system functionality.
• Contribute to high-reliability, process-driven development environments using a blend of traditional and agile methodologies.
• Participate in reviews, system validation, and integration activities.

Required Experience

• Extensive experience in embedded ADA development.
• Background in real-time, safety-critical, or mission-critical software engineering.
• Experience with DO-178 compliance and working on defence or aerospace projects.
• Experience with low-level software-hardware integration and target-based testing.

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in embedded ADA programming.
• Good understanding of system-level software and hardware interfaces.
• Comfortable working under structured software development processes.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and process-driven environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a mission-critical environment.

Required Education - Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.

Clearance Requirements

• Active SC (Security Clearance) or eligible to obtain SC clearance.
• BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance will be required to start.