Embedded Software Engineer

Electus Recruitment Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specialized in Robotics and Automation. In this hybrid role, you'll design and develop software solutions, integrate code with mechanical systems, and support product testing. Requirements include a relevant degree and expertise in C++ and Python. You'll benefit from generous bonuses, a relocation package, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

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

• Expertise with C++ and Python is essential.
• Experience with Linux and real-time software development.
• Eligibility for UK defence security clearance – UK Citizens only.

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.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Robotics

Automation

Basic electronics

Education

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

Tools

ROS

OpenCV

PLC software

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.