Embedded Software Engineer

Manpower UK Ltd; Bishop's Cleeve; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for a 12-month project in Bishop's Cleeve. This role involves engineering software for Electrical Power Distribution Systems, requiring strong expertise in C/C++ programming and a background in aerospace software verification. Ideal candidates will possess hands-on experience with communication protocols and debugging tools. The position pays up to £80/hour, necessitating on-site work for 3-4 days a week and a degree in Engineering or Technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace software verification.
• Experience in Software Development/Verification activities per DO-178 B/C.
• Hands-on experience with communication protocols like CAN, RS485, SPI, I2C.

Responsibilities

• Engineer with experience on the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Provide technical support in hardware and software integration.
• Conduct Software Verification activities and review test procedures.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

C/C++ Programming

Software Verification

Debugging Skills

Communication Protocols

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering/Technology

Tools

DOORS

Canalyser

Lauterbach

MATLAB

Job description

Role: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Cheltenham (3-4 days on-site)

Duration: 12 months initially

Rate: Up to £80/hour Umbrella inside IR35

Key Activities

• Engineer with experience on the Software Development Lifecycle (DO-178C/SEAL) and in the following:
• Preparation of the technical specifications and interfaces for Electrical Power Distribution System, including review and evaluation of legacy artefacts
• Provide technical Support in hardware and software integration for the Electrical Power Distribution System
• Preparation and review of Systems & Electrical Software test plan and procedures, including review and evaluation of legacy test artefacts
• Support in design reviews collaborating with other stakeholders (Certification, Safety, Quality) to realise project commitments
• Conducting Software Verification activities
• Write low level software requirements and trace using DOORS

Essential Responsibilities

• Experience in Software Development/Verification activities per DO-178 B/C.
• Hands on experience with communication protocols like CAN, RS485, SPI, I2C
• Experienced with tools such as Canalyser/bus-master, Raven and FireSpy.
• Experience in C/C++ programming for embedded devices and knowledge of assemble language.
• Strong debugging skills and knowledge of using debugger such as Lauterbach and trace32 scripting.
• Hands‑on experience of using low voltage lab equipment's such as oscilloscope, potentiometer etc.
• Requirements development, review and management using DOORS

Qualifications / Requirements

Degree in Engineering/Technology

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. DXL) an advantage.
• Knowledge of MATLAB an advantage.
• Knowledge of SEAL
• Familiarity with agile and scrum methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and adapt to changing project requirement
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace software verification