Embedded Software Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Junior Embedded Software Engineer to develop software for embedded systems. This on-site position offers a salary of £38,000 and involves collaborating with hardware engineers, conducting testing, and contributing to project implementations. Candidates should have a relevant degree, programming skills in C, and experience with Windows application development using C#.

Benefits

Benefits package including pension

Ongoing professional development

Stability in a high-technology sector

Qualifications

• A degree or relevant qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related numerate discipline.
• Previous work experience in embedded systems development.
• Understanding of hardware-level debugging and component testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain software for real-time embedded control.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on development tasks.
• Conduct hardware debugging and component-level testing.

Skills

C programming skills

Windows application development

Technical problem-solving

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Job description

We're looking for a talented Junior Embedded Software Engineer to join an innovative product design team near Andover. In this role, you'll develop software for embedded microprocessor systems and related Windows applications, working across the full lifecycle - from requirements gathering and design through to implementation, testing, and deployment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to real-world control and sensing systems, collaborate closely with hardware engineers, and play a key role in delivering mission‑critical solutions. This is an on‑site position, Monday to Friday, offering salary of £38,000.

The role of a Junior Embedded Software Engineer:

• Design, implement, and maintain software for real‑time, closed‑loop embedded control and sensing applications (on-board and SoC).
• Develop supporting GUI or Windows‑based control and test applications in C# using Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Perform hardware debugging and component‑level testing.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering team while taking ownership of your own development tasks.
• Contribute to concept, requirements analysis, iterative design and delivery phases, ensuring software quality and reliability for high‑integrity systems.

Qualifications & Experience Needed for this Junior Embedded Software Engineer role:

• A degree or relevant qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related numerate discipline.
• Previous work experience in embedded systems development.
• C programming skills with experience developing for embedded environments.
• Experience in Windows application development, ideally using C# and Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Understanding of hardware‑level debugging and component testing.
• Excellent technical problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance (requirement due to the nature of the projects).

Benefits of this Junior Embedded Software Engineer role:

• Salary of £38,000
• Work on technically challenging embedded projects with real‑world impact.
• Collaborative and supportive environment with experienced mentors.
• Opportunities to develop skills in control systems, real‑time software, and hardware integration.
• Stable, long‑term role in a high‑technology sector.
• Benefits package including pension, healthcare and paid leave.
• Ongoing professional development and clear progression pathways.

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