Embedded Software Engineer

Expleo; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in Northern Ireland seeks a Real Time Embedded Software Engineer. You will design and develop embedded software solutions for military applications, working on innovative projects. Essential qualifications include a degree in computing and strong skills in Embedded C/C++. This position requires SC Clearance. Benefit from a collaborative working environment, ongoing training, and competitive company perks.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Accredited training courses

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in computing or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems.
• Proficient in Embedded C and C++.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop real-time embedded software solutions.
• Integrate and debug solutions on target hardware.
• Plan and execute software tests.

Skills

Embedded real-time development

Embedded C and C++

Hardware/software integration

Real-time operating systems

Software testing principles

Education

BEng/BSc (Hons) in computing or related

Tools

VxWorks

MicroC/OS

Linux

FreeRTOS

Job description

Overview

Expleois a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe.

We are looking for Real Time Embedded Software Engineers to support our client in the Defence sector.

As a Real-time Embedded Software Engineer with our client, you will collaborate with a team of Software Engineers on diverse projects, participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle. Your role will focus on designing, developing, and integrating embedded software solutions for high-tech sub-systems and processor-driven boards. With a military application focus, on products ranging from land vehicle platforms and missiles to advanced training systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop real-time embedded software solutions.
• Integrate and debug solutions on target hardware, addressing hardware/software integration issues.
• Target multiple real-time platforms (e.g., VxWorks, MicroC/OS, Linux, FreeRTOS) using Embedded C, C++.
• Participate in various software life-cycle methodologies.
• Manage software requirements and traceability using industry best practices.
• Plan and execute software tests (Unit, Integration, System Level).
• Develop reusable software solutions.
• Document all aspects of the software production process according to company standards.

Qualifications

• A BEng/BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in computing or a computing-related subject, or an alternative qualification with relevant experience.

Essential skills

• Knowledge of embedded real-time development and the hardware/software interface.
• Understanding of real-time operating system behaviour and software requirements analysis.
• Proficiency in Embedded C and C++.
• Understanding of data communications (e.g., 1553, RS422) and networking principles.
• Practical experience in real-time embedded development, integrating and debugging on target hardware, and using real-time operating systems.
• Track record in developing C/C++ applications.
• Awareness of the principles and levels of software testing.

Desired skills

• Experience of developing in/with Java advantageous
• Knowledge of UML and Agile development methodologies.
• Experience in Graphical User Interface design and development.
• Understanding of software configuration control.
• Ability to undertake roles beyond software development, such as Software Architect or Software Engineering Manager.
• Practical experience in model-driven software development, using change management and version control systems, and developing under a range of software methodologies.

What do I need before I apply

• This role will require SC Clearance.
• It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive