Embedded Software Engineer

Manpower UK Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for a project in Cheltenham. The role involves providing technical support, preparing specifications, and conducting software verification activities for electrical systems. Candidates must have a degree in Engineering/Technology and a minimum of 5 years experience in aerospace software verification. Familiarity with C/C++, DOORS, and debugging tools is essential. This is a contract position for 6 months at a rate of up to £80/hour, requiring on-site presence for 3-4 days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace software verification.
• Experience with low voltage lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of technical specifications for Electrical Power Distribution System.
• Provide technical support for hardware and software integration.
• Conduct Software Verification activities.
• Write low level software requirements using DOORs.

Skills

Software Development/Verification per DO‑178 B/C

Communication protocols (CAN, RS485, SPI, I2C)

Debugging skills with Lauterbach and Trace32

C/C++ programming for embedded devices

Scripting languages (e.g., DXL)

MATLAB knowledge

Agile and scrum methodologies familiarity

Education

Degree in Engineering/Technology

Tools

DOORS

Canalyser/bus-master

Raven

FireSpy

Oscilloscope

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer

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

Duration: 6 months initially

Rate: Up to £80/hour Umbrella (inside IR35)

Key Activities

• 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 assembly language.
• Strong debugging skills and knowledge of using debugger such as Lauterbach and Trace32 scripting.
• Hands‑on experience of using low voltage lab equipment such as oscilloscope, potentiometer, etc.
• Requirements development, review and management using DOORS.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Degree in Engineering/Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace software verification.

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.