Embedded Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an embedded systems expert to join their innovative team in Horsforth, Leeds. In this fully on-site position, you'll develop firmware that powers real-world technologies, collaborating with engineers to ensure optimal performance. The role involves writing low-level Embedded C firmware, working with STM32 microcontrollers, and building automated test frameworks with LabVIEW.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

9-Day Fortnight

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Embedded C on microcontrollers (ideally ARM Cortex-M / STM32).
• Proficiency in LabVIEW for creating test tools or automation frameworks.
• Solid understanding of digital electronics and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART).

Responsibilities

• Write low-level firmware in Embedded C for real-time control and data acquisition.
• Develop automated test rigs and instrumentation tools using LabVIEW.
• Debug, refine, and ship embedded code through the full development lifecycle.

Skills

Embedded C

Problem Solving

Digital Electronics

Communication Protocols

Tools

LabVIEW

Git

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analysers

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? 38 Hours/Week | 9-Day Fortnight | Work Anytime Between 7am–7pm

? Location: BRAND NEW OFFICE in Horsforth, Leeds

Are you an embedded systems expert who loves getting hands-on with hardware and writing ultra-efficient firmware? Join a close-knit engineering team where your code literally brings products to life.

This is a role for problem solvers, tinkerers, and real-time systems enthusiasts. You’ll have direct impact from day one—designing and deploying embedded firmware that powers high-performance, real-world tech.

? What You’ll Be Doing

• Write low-level firmware in Embedded C for real-time control and data acquisition
• Work closely with STM32 microcontrollers, configuring peripherals and drivers
• Develop automated test rigs and instrumentation tools using LabVIEW
• Collaborate with electronics engineers to optimise performance from board to code
• Debug, refine, and ship embedded code through the full development lifecycle—from prototype to production

? What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience with Embedded C on microcontrollers (ideally ARM Cortex-M / STM32)
• Proficiency in LabVIEW for creating test tools or automation frameworks
• Solid understanding of digital electronics and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART)
• Familiarity with Git and embedded debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers, etc.)
• A hands-on, inquisitive mindset—you love solving problems where software meets hardware

?? Working Style That Works for You

• Fully On-Site in Horsforth, Leeds – collaborate directly with engineers and get instant access to hardware
• Flexible Hours – choose your hours between 7 am and 7 pm
• 9-Day Fortnight

️ Why This Role?

You won’t be just “another coder”—you’ll be the firmware brain in the room, shaping how intelligent systems perform. This is an opportunity to join a stable, forward-thinking engineering team that values technical depth, curiosity, and getting things done right.