Embedded Software Engineer

Catalyst; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international technology firm is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and debug real-time embedded software for control applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in embedded software programming with C++ or C. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and advance in a dynamic engineering division.

Benefits

Commitment to training and development

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in Embedded Software, Firmware, Robotics or Automation Engineering.
• Degree qualified in an appropriate discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, code and debug real-time embedded software/firmware.
• Run tests to ensure design meets specifications.
• Maintain records of designs, tests, and analyses.
• Debug systems from prototypes to customer returns.

Skills

Embedded software programming

Real-time control applications

C++ and/or C

Software debugging tools

Microprocessor circuits

Requirements capture

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology

Job description

Overview

The Client
The Catalyst are delighted to be, once more, working with a key client in their recruitment of an Embedded Software Engineer. Our client is a leading, cutting-edge, international technology business in the electrification field, supplying a diverse global customer-base. Reporting to the Head of Software and Controls, my client seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing Engineering Division at their Tyneside HQ.

About The Role

The Embedded Software Engineer will be tasked with independently designing, coding and debugging embedded software for real-time control applications. You will also work with motor control engineers to realise effective and efficient real-time control algorithms. Follow software development cycles including software requirements capture, design capture and verification of software to these requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Design, code and debug real-time embedded software/firmware for new product development and existing projects.
• Design, setup and run tests to ensure the design meets specifications.
• Maintain records and documentation on all designs, tests and analyses.
• Work within a small development team to complete assigned objectives.
• Debug systems ranging from prototypes and development units to customer returns.
• Participate in software design, electrical schematic and project reviews.
• Participate in the preparation of development specifications.
• Provide software support to other departments during development (e.g. hardware).
• Assist other departments in resolving design-related problems arising during production and in-the-field.

About You

To be considered for the role, it is essential that you possess demonstrable post-grad experience gained as Embedded Software, Firmware, Robotics or Automation Engineer. You will be degree qualified in an appropriate discipline and ideally possess demonstrable experience gained in an engineering or technology environment.

Key Selection Criteria

• Bachelors degree plus demonstrable experience in embedded, real-time software.
• Demonstrable experience in real-time embedded software programming using C++ and/or C.
• Experience of in-circuit testing and software debugging tools/techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop designs to meet project schedules and performance targets.
• Demonstrated knowledge of microprocessor circuits.
• Demonstrated knowledge of software analysis, documentation and test design.
• Experience of requirements capture and continuous integration tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including mentoring capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading international business with a firm commitment to training, development and advancement during this exciting phase of growth and investment.