Embedded Software Engineer

Electus Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in robotics and automation to work in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this hybrid role, you will design and develop software solutions, integrate with mechanical systems, and support product testing. Applicants must hold a relevant degree and possess expertise in C++ and Python. This role includes a generous bonus structure and benefits such as enhanced leave and healthcare options.

Benefits

Very generous bonus

Relocation package

25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy 5 more)

16% pension

Private medical and permanent health insurance

Free lunch and onsite parking

Enhanced family leave and paid professional memberships

Early Friday finish.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for UK defence security clearance - UK Citizens only.
• Experience with real-time software development.
• Ability to read schematics.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing software in C/C++, Python or Java.
• Integrating code with electronics and mechanical systems.
• Supporting testing and commissioning of new products.
• Collaborating across engineering disciplines.
• Reviewing and validating code from peers.
• Documenting requirements and troubleshooting guides.
• Occasionally travelling to customer sites (UK and overseas).

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Robotics

Automation

Machine Control

Basic Electronics

Machine Learning

ROS

OpenCV

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Maths (2:1 or above)

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Robotics & Automation | R&D

Hybrid, Newcastle

We’re hiring on behalf of a leading engineering organisation working at the cutting edge of defence technology. This newly created role sits within a multi-disciplinary R&D team solving complex, real-world problems through robotics, automation and intelligent systems.

If you’re a software engineer who wants to see your code power physical systems in demanding environments, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and developing software in C/C++, Python or Java
• Integrating code with electronics and mechanical systems
• Supporting testing and commissioning of new products
• Collaborating across engineering disciplines
• Reviewing and validating code from peers
• Documenting requirements and troubleshooting guides
• Occasionally travelling to customer sites (UK and overseas)

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or Maths (2:1 or above)
• Expertise with C++ and Python is essential
• Experience with Linux and real-time software development
• Expertise with robotics, automation, machine control or a transferrable discipline
• Basic electronics knowledge and ability to read schematics
• Familiarity with ROS, OpenCV, machine learning or PLC software is a plus
• Eligibility for UK defence security clearance - UK Citizens only

What’s On Offer

• very generous bonus
• relocation package
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy 5 more)
• 16% pension
• Private medical and permanent health insurance
• Free lunch and onsite parking
• Enhanced family leave and paid professional memberships
• Early Friday finish.

This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid role

Ready to take your software skills into the real world? Apply now to explore the full brief and next steps.