Embedded Software Engineer

SURREY IT LIMITED; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Private Medical & International Travel

Annual Bonus Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Enhanced Maternity

Paternity & Shared Parental Pay

High Street Discount Scheme

Job summary

SSTL in Guildford is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, analyse and develop software for Satellite Systems. You will work on real-time embedded applications and contribute from concept through to launch and operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with embedded C, Python and real-time OS, with a focus on reliability, interfaces and meeting PA/QA requirements. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computing or similar subject.
• Proficient in Python and embedded C.
• Experience with real-time embedded systems hardware and software.
• Familiar with SPARC, ARM or RISC‑V architectures.
• Knowledge of CAN, Serial and IP protocols.

Responsibilities

• Development of complex real-time applications to meet customer requirements and interfaces.
• Ability to capture requirements and deliver software within tight timeframes.
• Ensure effective plans are in place to deliver software in accordance with the schedule and PA/QA requirements of the project.
• Ensure risks to the development are identified, managed and communicated to Projects and Engineering.
• Involvement in internal software peer reviews.
• Other activities as delegated.

Skills

Embedded C

Python

Digital electronics

SPARC/ARM/RISC-V architectures

CAN/Serial/IP protocols

Bitbucket/GIT

Agile/JIRA

Autonomy/initiative

Education

Degree in Engineering or Computing

Tools

VxWorks

RT-Linux

FreeRTOS

Job description

An exciting opportunity to make a difference and deliver highly innovative software solutions for spacecraft missions. This role has responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, and development of Embedded Software for Satellite Systems.

Engineers at SSTL are involved on a mission right from concept through to launch, commissioning, and operational life; a true cradle to grave experience and will give you the chance to see your work in Space in a rapid timescale!

Key Tasks

• Development of complex real-time applications to meet customer requirements and interfaces
• Ability to capture requirements and deliver software within tight timeframes
• Ensure effective plans are in place to deliver software in accordance with the schedule and PA/QA requirements of the project
• Ensure risks to the development are identified, managed and communicated to Projects and Engineering
• Involvement in internal software peer reviews
• Other activities as delegated

Previous Experience

• Several years embedded C software development of real time systems using VxWorks, RT Linux, FreeRTOS, or Bare-Metal
• Exposure to recognised industry standard software development processes

Qualifications Knowledge & Skills

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computing or similar subject
• Python and embedded C Programming Language
• Appreciation of digital electronics
• SPARC, ARM, RISC-V architectures preferable
• Knowledge of CAN, Serial, and IP communication protocols
• BitBucket/GIT version control
• Agile/JIRA development approach
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Results orientated, can-do approach
• Pro-active and able to take initiative
• Decision making and creative problem solving skills
• Highly organised with clear communication skills
• Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects
• Able to work autonomously and using own initiative
• Good team working skills, together with the ability to interface with others at all levels
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales
• Able to demonstrate company mindsets; accountability, one team, customers and projects rule and audacity

Location

SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. The role is based in our Head Office in Guildford but we fully support hybrid working and a range of flexible working options.

Benefits

• 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Private Medical & International Travel Insurance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Share Incentive Plan
• Enhanced Maternity
• Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents
• High Street Discount Scheme and many more!