Embedded Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Preston seeks a Senior Embedded Design Engineer to work on cutting-edge projects in IoT, medical devices, and robotics. This dynamic role involves developing electronic products, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and providing innovative solutions while enjoying flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company pension contribution

5 days sick leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 3+ years in embedded software and electronics design.
• Proficient in Embedded C / C++.
• Understanding of real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop electronic products for medical devices, wearables, and IoT.
• Collaborate to deliver innovative solutions.
• Write requirements and system design documentation.

Skills

Embedded C / C++

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Electronic Design

Hardware/Software Debugging

Education

Degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Altium

Job description

Embedded Design Engineer, Preston, Lancashire

Client:

Ripcord Designs

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior Embedded Design Engineer

Hours: 40 hrs per week. Hours are flexible within office hours.

Who are Ripcord Designs?

We are a behind-the-scenes consultancy working on a variety of interesting projects including IoT, medical devices, and robotics. Our team comprises senior software and electronics engineers involved in all aspects of product design.

Why we need you

We are growing and seek dynamic engineers eager to advance their careers in embedded software and electronics. Join our hands-on team to help deliver quality, innovative products.

What we value

• Problem solvers: Love engineering and solving problems. We value honesty about what you don’t know and a willingness to learn.
• Questions: Ask questions when stuck. Collaborate with experienced senior engineers.
• Independence: Work independently, including from home, if you know how to do something.

As an Embedded Design Engineer, you will utilize your embedded software and electronics experience to develop electronic products for applications like medical devices, wearables, and IoT. You will work in a small multidisciplinary team to:

• Define and develop new products from customer requirements
• Write requirements and system design documentation
• Collaborate to deliver innovative solutions
• Develop embedded software in C / C++
• Work on bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux environments
• Board bring-up and testing
• Assist with integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting with customers
• Understand compliance and standards for electronic products

This role involves occasional client meetings and technical report writing, requiring professional communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3+ years in embedded software and electronics design
• Degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or apprenticeship)
• Proficiency in Embedded C / C++
• Electronic Design skills
• Understanding of real-time systems
• Experience with RTOS or Embedded Linux
• Hardware/software debugging skills (JTAG, oscilloscopes, serial comms)
• Proficient with Altium or similar tools
• Professional English communication skills

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with WIFI, Bluetooth, Zigbee
• Python programming
• Architecting software and electronic designs
• Hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
• Flexible working hours
• 5 days sick leave
• Company pension contribution

(UK work authorization required. Applicants without this cannot be considered.)