Contract Embedded Software Engineer - C/C

Redline Group Ltd; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd. supports a global engineering organisation developing safety‑critical electronic products. They seek an experienced Contract Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++) based in Cwmbran, Wales, to drive development of next‑generation embedded systems.

This senior, hands‑on role focuses on broad technical influence across hardware, firmware and software domains. The contract requires umbrella employment and offers the chance to shape complex product architectures while collaborating

Qualifications

• Strong embedded C/C++ development experience.
• Experience with microcontrollers and RTOS.
• Proven track record delivering software for complex embedded products.
• Ability to translate product specifications into clear software/system requirements.
• Excellent debugging and hands-on problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software solutions using C/C++ for complex systems.
• Work with microcontrollers, RTOS and embedded platforms across hardware and software teams.
• Translate product requirements into clear engineering and software requirements.
• Contribute to system and software architecture for embedded products.
• Review designs and challenge decisions throughout development, testing and delivery.
• Support technology and component decisions including processors and hardware.
• Solve intricate software, firmware and electronics issues.
• Assess existing platforms and identify where changes are needed.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Microcontrollers/RTOS

Requirements translation

Debugging

Cross-functional collaboration

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.