Embedded Software Engineer

Rednal Recruitment; Ashington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

4.5 day week option

Bonus

Job summary

Rednal Recruitment is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain software for advanced scientific instrumentation in a modern facility. You will join an experienced design team, contributing across the full software lifecycle with a focus on quality and reliability.

The role offers flexible hours with options like a 4.5 day week and a generous benefits package. Candidates should have 5+ years in embedded software, strong C/C++, UML, and documentation skills, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Electronics or related discipline
• 5+ years' relevant experience in Embedded Software Engineering

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and develop the software that drives our equipment
• Support and assist systems integration and product testing
• Provide customer support and problem solve on technical matters
• Attend and actively contribute to design reviews

Skills

C

C++

Software design

UML

Version control

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Physics / Electronics

Tools

Verilog

VHDL

Linux

FreeRTOS

AVR

SAM Microcontrollers

Microchip Studio

Job description

Our client is a specialist manufacturer of scientific instrumentation for a global market. Working within an experienced and highly skilled engineering design team we are seeking an additional Embedded Software Engineer. The role will be to design, develop and maintain Embedded Software for the next generation of systems. You will be working at our client's modern and well-equipped development facility. Our client offers flexible hours with options for 4.5 day week, 9 day fortnight etc.

Skills sought will include:

• C, C++
• Demonstrable experience in designing and building software systems
• Experience in developing Embedded Software using C and/or C++
• understanding of full software development lifecycle (UML)
• understanding and appreciation of code version control
• ability to write and review technical documents

Additional, desirable experience:

• Verilog for FPGA's, VHDL
• Linux
• Embedded real time operating systems FreeRTOS
• AVR and SAM Mirocontrollers
• Microchip Studio IDE

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and develop the software that drives our equipment
• Support and assist systems integration and product testing
• Provide customer support and problem solve on technical matters
• Attend and actively contribute to design reviews

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Electronics or related discipline
• 5+ years' relevant experience in Embedded Software Engineering

Our client offers a relaxed, friendly, collaborative working environment. You will be working in a small, highly experienced design team. Excellent salary and benefits package including flexible hours, bonus, pension etc.