Embedded Software Engineer

Octagon Group; Fordingbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group in New Forest, Hampshire, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop embedded software across microcontrollers, RTOS, and Embedded Linux, interfacing closely with hardware teams.

The role involves creating robust software from spec to manufacture, with responsibilities spanning debugging, testing and verification, and ensuring smooth production transfer for a variety of electronic products and IoT devices.

Qualifications

• Experience with Embedded C, RTOS, 32-bit MCUs and hardware interaction.
• Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline desirable.
• Familiarity with FreeRTOS/Zephyr, Embedded Linux, GUI development and various communications protocols.

Responsibilities

• Review product specifications and develop robust embedded software including Embedded C, bare-metal and RTOS-based development.
• Design and develop embedded, application and test software for electronic products, collaborating with hardware engineers.
• Develop reliable products meeting specifications and standards with debugging, testing and verification responsibilities.
• Support transition of products from development into production with Production Engineering.

Skills

Embedded C

RTOS

Bare-metal programming

32-bit microcontrollers

Microprocessors

Debugging

Hardware interaction

Embedded software development

SPI

I2C

UART

CAN

USB

Ethernet

Bluetooth

Education

Degree in Software Engineering or related

Tools

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

Embedded Linux

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer - Embedded C & RTOS - New Forest, Hampshire

An Embedded Software Engineer job is available in New Forest, Hampshire, with an established electronics design and manufacturing business, developing market-leading electronic products and assemblies for a diverse range of industries and applications.

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a strong background in Embedded C, bare-metal programming, RTOS and 32-bit microcontrollers/microprocessors, combined with practical experience working at hardware level.

Based in New Forest, Hampshire, you will work as part of an experienced electronics design team, developing embedded software and electronic products from specification through to manufacture. Product complexity will vary from high-speed Linux-based single-board computers and TFT displays to IoT sensors, Bluetooth mesh devices and low‑power electronic products, making this an excellent opportunity for an engineer seeking a varied and technically challenging role.

Responsibilities of the Embedded Software Engineer job in New Forest, Hampshire

• Reviewing product specifications and developing robust embedded software solutions, including Embedded C, bare-metal and RTOS-based development.
• Designing and developing embedded, application and test software for electronic products, working closely with hardware engineers and considering hardware-level interactions.
• Developing reliable, high‑quality products that meet technical specifications and applicable industry standards, with responsibility for debugging, testing and software verification.
• Working closely with Production Engineering and manufacturing teams to support the transition of electronic products from development into production.

Requirements of the Embedded Software Engineer job in New Forest, Hampshire

• Experience with Embedded C, bare-metal programming, RTOS, 32-bit microcontrollers and microprocessors, with a strong understanding of embedded hardware interaction.
• Practical experience in embedded software development, debugging and testing, with knowledge of current software development methodologies.
• Degree‑level qualification in Software Engineering or a related discipline is desirable, alongside experience designing or developing electronic products and working at hardware level.
• Experience with FreeRTOS or Zephyr, Embedded Linux, GUI development, communications protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet or Bluetooth, and ultra‑low‑power systems would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer to work on a diverse range of electronic products, developing embedded software across microcontrollers, RTOS, Embedded Linux, IoT, communications and hardware‑level systems, with products progressing from initial design through to manufacture