Embedded Software / Electronics

JR United Kingdom; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the marine technology sector is seeking a Software & Electronics Engineer to join their elite team. This role focuses on developing advanced Deep Water Intervention Vehicles for critical subsea operations. You'll leverage your expertise in embedded systems and real-time applications to design complex control systems and communication protocols for extreme environments. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll ensure optimal performance and reliability of cutting-edge technology. If you're ready to tackle challenges in a fast-paced environment and make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in embedded systems and electronics.
• Deep understanding of real-time systems and hardware-software integration.
• Experience in control and communication systems for demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for complex control systems.
• Build real-time applications for vehicle control and sensor integration.
• Create and review PCB layouts optimizing for performance and reliability.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Real-time systems

Control systems

Communication protocols

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

PCB design

Tools

Altium

Lab test equipment

Job description

Job Title: Software & Electronics Engineer – Deep Water Intervention Vehicles

Industry: Marine Technology / Subsea Engineering / Offshore Operations

Overview:

Step into the deep. Join an elite engineering team developing advanced Deep Water Intervention Vehicles designed for critical subsea operations in some of the planet’s most extreme environments. Whether it's infrastructure repair, inspection, or data collection at depth, your work will drive the technology that makes it possible.

What You’ll Do:

1. Design and develop embedded software using C, C++ and C# for complex control systems operating below 3,000m.
2. Build real-time, multi-threaded and multi-process applications for vehicle control, sensor integration, and mission management.
3. Program microcontrollers to interface with precision actuators, sensors, and diagnostic subsystems.
4. Design intelligent control systems for stability, precision maneuvering, and adaptive task execution.
5. Implement communication protocols such as RS232, RS485, SPI, I²C, and Ethernet in harsh subsea environments.
6. Prototype custom PCBs using breadboarding, hand-soldering, and lab test equipment.
7. Design analogue and digital circuits for power, sensing, and signal conditioning.
8. Create and review PCB layouts using Altium (or similar), optimizing for performance, reliability, and marine compliance.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and produce clear, accurate technical documentation.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong hands-on experience in embedded systems and electronics.
• Deep understanding of real-time systems and hardware-software integration.
• Practical experience in control and communication systems for demanding environments.
• A detail-driven mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.