DTV Software Engineer - Perm - West London

microTECH Global Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the development of digital television components seeks a DTV Software Engineer to contribute to their Staines-based team. The role involves design and implementation tasks using C++ in embedded systems, requiring both technical expertise and collaboration within a small team. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and significant experience in software development, particularly in real-time systems.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in real-time and/or embedded software development.
• Excellent skills in C++ for embedded multi-tasking systems.
• Experience with digital television standards like DVB/ATSC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design parts of a digital television system from the user interface to the driver level.
• Implement designs in various embedded systems to a high standard.
• Assist in identifying staff training and development needs.

Skills

C++

Embedded Systems

Teamwork

Software Design

Education

Degree in Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

UML

Unix

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Client:

microTECH Global Ltd

Location:

South West England, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

My client designs and develops key components of flat panel digital televisions. The software is deployed in products destined for European and sometimes worldwide markets.

They are looking for a DTV Software Engineer to join the team and develop within their industry fabled development team, based in Staines.

•Design diverse parts of a digital television system, which may range from the user interface to the driver level. The majority of this software shall be designed using a combination of MS Word documents and UML2 (with a variety of tools). Good written English skills are essential.

•Implement these designs in various embedded systems to a high standard. The majority of this software shall be implemented in C++.
•Work from both internal design specifications and international standards.
•Ensure that work packages meet requirements, pass quality standards and are integrated with other parts of the system.
•Report to the project manager for project planning, budgeting etc.
•Assist other team members with their work.
•Assist in identifying staff training and development needs.
•Assist in identifying the need for recruitment of additional members of the team.
•Become a technical authority in Digital TV.

Skills and attributes:

Essential:
1.Skills equivalent to a degree in Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related discipline, an equivalent period of industrial experience may be substituted.
2.Significant experience of real-time and/or embedded software development.
3.Excellent skills in C++ for embedded multi-tasking systems.
4.Working in a small team, the candidate must be a team player and be flexible.
5.Individuals suitable for the position must be enthusiastic and be prepared to develop their skill set across a diverse software environment.
6.Existing experience and skills with software design.

Desirable:
7.Knowledge of DVB and/or ATSC digital television standards.
8.Digital Television development experience.
9.Design with UML.
10.IPTV and or related IP technology.
11.Modern software design processes and methodologies.
12.Knowledge of one or more interpreted languages, such as Java, Perl, Python and/or JavaScript.
13.Unix administration, programming, shell scripting.
14.Version control systems, software build environments.
15.Source code quality checking and analysis tools.