Contract Embedded Software Engineer - C/C

Redline Group Ltd; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group are supporting a global engineering organisation in Wales to recruit a Contract Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++) based in Cwmbran. This senior, hands-on contract role involves working across complex embedded systems and influencing technical decisions with electronics, firmware and software engineers.

The role requires translating requirements into clear software and system specifications, strong debugging skills, and collaboration with multiple teams to deliver next-generation

Qualifications

• Strong embedded C/C++ development experience.
• Experience with microcontrollers and RTOS.
• Proven ability to translate specifications into software requirements.
• Hands-on debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across hardware, firmware and software teams.
• Experience in multidisciplinary product development environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software solutions using C/C++ on complex products.
• Work with microcontrollers, RTOS and embedded systems.
• Translate product requirements into clear software and system requirements.
• Contribute to architecture across embedded electronic products.
• Review designs and challenge implementations throughout development.
• Support hardware/software/processor and component decisions.
• Resolve complex technical issues across software, firmware and electronics.
• Assess platforms and identify needed development or architectural changes.
• Collaborate with electronics, firmware, Product/Programme/Quality teams.

Skills

Embedded C/C++ development

Microcontrollers

RTOS

Software requirement translation

Debugging

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Redline Group are supporting a global engineering organisation developing safety-critical electronic products used by customers worldwide. They are looking for an experienced Contract Embedded Software Engineer - C/C++ based in Cwmbran, Wales, to play a key role in the development of their next generation of embedded products.

This is a senior, hands-on contract role for an engineer who enjoys getting into the detail. You'll work across complex embedded systems, influence technical decisions and solve challenging software and system-level problems alongside experienced electronics, firmware and software engineers.

This role will not accept candidates operating via a PSC; you will therefore need to operate via an Umbrella company.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing and delivering embedded software solutions using C/C++.
• Working with microcontrollers, RTOS and embedded systems.
• Translating product requirements and feature requests into clear engineering and software requirements.
• Contributing to system and software architecture across complex electronic products.
• Reviewing and challenging designs throughout development, test and delivery.
• Supporting technology and component decisions, including processors and associated hardware.
• Solving complex technical issues across software, firmware and electronics.
• Assessing existing platforms and identifying where new development or architectural changes are required.
• Working closely with electronics, firmware, Product Management, Programme Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing and Certification teams.

What we're looking for:

• Strong embedded C/C++ development experience.
• Good experience working with microcontrollers and RTOS.
• Proven experience developing software for complex embedded electronic products.
• Strong understanding of the interaction between software, firmware and electronics.
• Experience translating specifications into clear software/system requirements and technical solutions.
• Strong debugging and hands-on technical problem-solving skills.
• The technical credibility to challenge designs and contribute to engineering decisions.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary product development environments.

This contract would particularly suit an experienced Embedded Software Engineer who wants more than a coding-only role and enjoys having genuine influence over how complex embedded products are designed and delivered.