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Embedded Software Engineer - Contractor

Posted July 22, 2026
Temporary

Job Overview

DEA Aviation is the UK-based lead operational company within the wider DEA Group. As part of a strategic corporate structure, the Group includes European Specialised Aviation Operations (ESAO), a wholly owned subsidiary based in Malta.

Our technology is at the core of what we do. 
We design and build integrated software and hardware systems that bring together complex sensor technologies and different technical standards. 
The result: flexible, reliable systems that perform under pressure and deliver on tight timelines.

As a  Senior Software Engineer you will be contributing to the design, development and delivery of robust, mission-critical systems. Building high-quality software, collaborating with experienced engineers and growing your technical expertise in a highly regulated environment.

Taking ownership of your work, contributing to team standards and continuously developing your skills while solving real-world problems.

You care about clean code, reliable systems, and delivering value in a safe and efficient way.

Key Responsibilities

Software Engineering 
  • Develop and enhance core software applications using Bash, Python and JavaScript.
Embedded Systems & Hardware Security 
  • Design and deploy low-level security architectures, specifically implementing Intel Secure Boot and Arm TrustZone. 
  • Engineer reliable software connectivity and data pipelines between Intel host boards and Eizo (ARM/NVIDIA) GPGPUs. 
  • Design and integrate Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) solutions for robust hardware management. 
  • Implement Ubuntu and relevant driver infrastructure
Technical Operations 
  • Author and maintain comprehensive, high-quality technical documentation for all engineered solutions. 
  • Act as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing ad-hoc mentorship and technical support to internal engineering teams.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Hold a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • Have a proven track record of software delivery from inception through to production and maintenance

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