Embedded Software Engineer

SPX; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to join its multidisciplinary engineering team. You will develop software for innovative locator products, requiring expertise in C/C++. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in embedded firmware design and a collaborative mindset. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday and leave policies

Competitive insurance plans

Company pension contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Educational assistance programs

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in embedded firmware design.
• Experience with low-level registers and device drivers.
• Experience with USB and wired communications.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain software for locator products.
• Investigate firmware issues from testing or production.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams.

Skills

C/C++ development for embedded DSPs

Programming with real-time constraints

Device driver development

Understanding of BT/BLE technology

Version control tools (Git, JIRA)

Education

BSc / MSc in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Code Composer Studio

Visual Studio

Job description

Overview

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks. Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.

You will be part of Radiodetection's Bristol-based multidisciplinary engineering team, and undertake design, development and maintenance of software for our locator products.

The role requires excellent skills in C/C++ for embedded firmware development in real-time, DSP orientated hardware platforms. Additional experience in embedded Linux would be of benefit.

Responsibilities

• At least 5-years demonstrable experience in embedded firmware design.
• DSP/Micro based platform bring-up, configuration, development and debugging.
• Experience of complete life cycle from specification, prototyping and testing, through to production and support.
• Investigation of firmware issues found in testing, production, or discovered in the field.
• Working closely with hardware and test teams, during requirements and design phases, and to resolve integration problems.
• Effort estimation, identifying technical risks and mitigations.
• Contribute to research and project proposals for innovative locator products.
• Participation in technical peer reviews.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• C/C++ development for embedded DSPs and micros e.g. TMS320, MSP43x.
• Programming with real-time constraints, multi tasking/RTOS or bare-metal.
• Device driver and peripheral code development and debugging, including using low level registers.
• Good understanding of BT/BLE technology and can deal with underlying technical issues, Experience of driver development for Bluetooth/Low Energy modules.
• Experience of wired data communications and device driver development, especially USB.
• Experience of version control/tracking tools e.g. Git, JIRA.
• General device interfacing e.g. via UART, I2C, SPI.
• Experience with Display UI, Qt/QML for application development (ideally on an embedded platform).
• Experience of embedded design tools e.g. Code Composer Studio, Visual Studio.

Desirable:

• Experience of wireless protocols and device driver development e.g. GSM, WiFi.
• Experience of developing and debugging bootloaders.
• GNSS (GPS) positioning devices/technologies and NMEA data decoding.
• An appreciation of Agile development methodology.
• Experience of analogue and digital signal processing.
• Network interfaces e.g. Ethernet, and associated protocols.
• Android app development.
• Continuous Integration tools, such as Jenkins.

Education and Experience

Required Education / Experience

BSc / MSc or equivalent in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or similar

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

Why you should join us

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday with ability to buy/exchange, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to competitive insurance plans (including medical, dental and travel), cycle to work and free parking from your first day
• Generous life assurance and employer contributions to company pension plan
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.