Embedded Software Engineer

Smiths Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a skilled Software Engineer focused on embedded systems. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and familiarity with C/C++ programming. This role involves collaborating with engineers, participating in code reviews, and ensuring software quality. The company emphasizes career development with excellent training opportunities, promoting an inclusive environment for growth, innovation, and safety.

Benefits

Excellent training

Opportunities for career growth

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years of equivalent practical experience in software programming.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Ability to obtain BPSS and SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design implementation and debugging of embedded software.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to understand system requirements.
• Document software designs and technical decisions clearly.

Skills

C / C programming

Embedded systems

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software / Systems programming

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analysers

Git

Python

Job description

Duties

• Assist in the design implementation and debugging of embedded software components using C / C within RTOS & Linux environment.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to understand system requirements and constraints.
• Participate in code reviews unit testing and integration testing to ensure software quality
• Maintain and update existing codebases under supervision.
• Document software designs test results and technical decisions clearly and concisely.
• Learn and apply software development processes including version control issue tracking and CI / CD pipelines.
• Engage in sprint planning stand-ups and retrospectives as part of an Agile development team.
• Seek feedback and actively participate in technical discussions and learning opportunities.

Please note we are unable to consider one who requires sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Software / Systems programming (or up to 2 years of equivalent practical experience).
• Familiarity with C / C programming and basic understanding of embedded systems.
• Exposure to microcontrollers peripherals debugging tools & equipment (e.g. JTAG oscilloscopes logic analysers).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn from feedback.
• Competent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and concise
• Must be able to obtain BPSS clearanceon joining and capable of obtaining SC security clearance.
• Regular on-site presence at our Hemel Hempstead site will be expected due to the need for close interaction with target hardware.

Desirable

• Internship or academic project experience involving embedded software.
• Exposure to RTOS concepts and / or real-time constraints.
• Basic knowledge of communication protocols (e.g. I2C SPI UART).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python) for test automation or tooling.

Additional Information

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial andlifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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