Embedded Software Engineer

Carbon 60; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A world leading underwater technology manufacturer is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop and validate high-quality software solutions for embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in C and C++, with extensive experience in embedded systems development and hardware integration. Excellent benefits and competitive salary are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven software engineering experience equivalent to a degree.
• Experience in developing for embedded systems with constraints.
• Ability to read schematics and debug PCB issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate new features for embedded systems.
• Deploy real-time and Linux-based operating systems for embedded systems.
• Perform hardware-in-the-loop testing and validation.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Embedded systems development

Hardware integration

RTOS development

DevOps practices

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field

Tools

STMicroelectronics

PIC microcontrollers

Docker

Job description

Overview

Embedded Software Engineer

Our client is a world leading manufacturer of underwater technology for use within the Energy, Science and Defence sectors. They are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to plan, develop, test, and deliver high-quality software solutions.

They are offering a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package - please contact me for further details on this.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development: Design, develop, and validate new features for embedded systems, ensuring alignment with product requirements.
• Embedded Systems Expertise: Deploy real-time and/or Linux-based operating systems for embedded systems, developing and debugging complex systems utilizing various communication protocols and peripherals.
• Hardware Integration: Understand digital electronics, read schematics, and debug PCB issues. Perform hardware-in-the-loop testing, debugging, and validation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Programming Languages: Proficient in C and C++, with experience in object-oriented coding for embedded systems.
• Embedded Systems Development: Experience with microcontroller hardware (e.g., STM32, PIC) and frameworks, working within memory, performance, and power constraints.
• RTOS/Bare Metal Development: Proficient in developing for microcontroller-based systems, including experience with real-time operating systems and bare-metal development.
• DevOps/Build Systems: Competent in developing and debugging, including cross-compiling for different hardware architectures, virtualization, and Docker concepts.
• Software Best Practices: Experience in structured software development environments, including architecting and documenting designs, following coding guidelines, and developing unit and system tests.
• Communication & Team Working: Effective communication skills to work collaboratively with team members and other departments.
• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Maths, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant 5+ years of proven software engineering experience equivalent to a degree.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.