Embedded Software Engineer

Austin Fraser; Normanton and Altofts; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects that have a real-world impact, allowing you to create cutting-edge embedded systems. You will be involved in the full development lifecycle, making crucial design decisions and collaborating closely with the Technical Director. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to advance your career and make meaningful contributions to groundbreaking solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in embedded systems and C programming is essential.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and communication protocols is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop brand-new embedded systems from the ground up.
• Influence design decisions and manage the full development lifecycle.

Skills

C programming

RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr)

Microcontroller development (STM32, Microchip PIC, Nordic)

I2C, SPI, CAN, DALI communication protocols

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in a related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Position: Embedded Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £55,000

Location: Wakefield

About the Role:

We're working with an established and forward-thinking engineering company in South Leeds that's expanding its team with a new Embedded Software Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on with innovative projects that have real-world impact. With over 30 years of industry experience, the company partners with leading names across a variety of sectors, delivering cutting-edge solutions.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll enjoy a diverse workload, creating brand-new embedded systems from the ground up. You'll play a key role in the full development lifecycle and have the opportunity to directly influence design decisions while reporting to the Technical Director.

Key Skills & Experience:

1. Strong C programming skills
2. Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
3. Microcontroller development (STM32, Microchip PIC, Nordic preferred)
4. Familiarity with communication protocols: I2C, SPI, CAN, DALI
5. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Ideal Candidate:

This role is suited to an experienced Embedded Software Engineer who thrives in a small team environment and enjoys taking ownership of projects. You'll be encouraged to stay current with the latest technologies and integrate them into new designs.

Desirable Experience:

1. Wireless protocols: BLE, Thread, Zigbee
2. Application-level development in C, C++ or Python
3. Version control tools such as Git

Interested?