Embedded Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Livingston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in security solutions seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to join their Product Development Team. The role involves designing and maintaining embedded firmware, collaborating with hardware engineers, and ensuring product alignment with specifications. Candidates should have a strong background in embedded C programming and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Solid technical background in electronics and embedded systems.
• Extensive experience in embedded C programming for ARM Cortex-M.
• Proven experience with IDE-based firmware development.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontrollers.
• Develop and debug low-level drivers for peripheral interfaces.
• Support new hardware bring-up and validate board-level functionality.

Skills

Embedded C programming

Problem-solving

Documentation

Version control

Tools

IAR Embedded Workbench

Embedded debugging tools

Git

Job description

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Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer? with a passion for innovation and customer-centric solutions? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise and skills can drive success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Product Development Team as an Embedded Software Engineer!

About Us:

CAME are an international company manufacturing a range of specialist security products, primarily Video entry systems and Gate automation. We deal directly with trade professionals and distributors in the UK and provide industry leading training, sales and technical support across 5 branches.

CAME Entrotec were acquired by CAME in November 2021 and are trusted pioneers and leading manufacturers of door entry solutions in UK residential and commercial markets. We are renowned for manufacturing and supplying high quality audio and video vandal resistant door entry, concierge systems and proximity access control systems. For over 35 years we have been designing and bringing to market innovative systems tailored to client specific requirements to ensure the security of their property, their people and their communities.

Role Overview:

You will work within the Product Development team supporting the Product Development Manager in the successful implementation of embedded software and working with the wider business to ensure embedded software activities meet current company and customer requirements and explore future trends, in order to take a leading role in engineering changes and maintenance of Embedded Software.

You will be challenged to ensure alignment of the product design specification and implementation of Embedded Software, so we are looking for someone who is resourceful and motivated, taking a leading role in engineering changes and maintenance of Embedded Software.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for Renesas RA microcontrollers using C in IAR Embedded Workbench.
• Develop and debug low-level drivers for peripheral interfaces (UART, RS485, I2C, SPI, GPIO, ADC, timers, watchdog, etc.).
• Integrate and troubleshoot serial communication protocols used in door entry and security systems.
• Support new hardware bring-up and work closely with hardware engineers to validate board-level functionality.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of secure bootloaders and in-field firmware upgrade mechanisms.
• Participate in firmware architecture design, modular coding practices, and software reusability efforts.
• Perform on-target debugging, unit testing, and support system integration testing.
• Assist with product lifecycle activities, including engineering change requests (ECRs), design specifications, and documentation updates.
• Support production and customer support teams with firmware-related troubleshooting or updates.
• Continuously review embedded software development practices and contribute ideas for process and performance improvements.

Do You Offer?

• A solid technical background in electronics and embedded systems.
• Extensive experience in embedded C programming for ARM Cortex-M based microcontrollers.
• Proven experience with IDE-based firmware development (preferably IAR Embedded Workbench).
• Experience with serial communication protocols such as RS485, UART, and I2C.
• Familiarity with embedded debugging tools (e.g. J-Link, ST-Link, logic analysers, oscilloscopes).
• A proactive and methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Good documentation and version control habits (e.g. Git).
• Knowledge of C++, Python, HTML, and Linux is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in CAD or basic graphic design tools is a plus.

Join Our Team:

CAME aim to offer a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration are highly valued. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our product offerings and make a significant impact on our customers' experiences. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you like what you’ve read so far please use the link below for our application form, which includes a further link to the full job specification and company information.

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/26624d658f534f3e80377fca41c49931

Due to the number of responses we receive to our advertisements we are unable to respond individually to each application. If you do not hear from us within 14 days after the closing date you may assume you have not been selected for interview this time, but you are welcome to apply for any future vacancy you feel you are suitable for.