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IC Resources is working with an industry leading satellite communications developer based in Scotland that are currently looking for an embedded software engineer to join them for an initial 6 month contract. As the right engineer you will have extensive experience developing in C within safety critical environments (preferably on Space systems). This project will require the right engineer to support with a number of tasks, including modifying the existing code-base and adding new functionalities to work alongside the on-board mission systems.

Whilst space systems experience is greatly preferred, the client would be open to working with senior engineers with extensive safety critical experience, mainly in MISRA-C.

Key Points:

Outside IR35 Embedded development in C Safety Critical software development  Hybrid working

If you'd like to learn more about this role or the current contracts market then don't hesitate to reach out to Bradley Wilson.

Outside IR35 - 6 months initial contract - £55-£60 per hour - Embedded Software 

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