Embedded Software Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Weyhill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Weyhill is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their high-performing product design team. You'll take ownership of the full project lifecycle, developing complex embedded control systems. The role requires proficiency in C and experience with Windows applications, along with strong analytical skills. The position offers a salary of £50,000 – £55,000 and includes a benefits package in a secure, high-technology sector.

Benefits

Benefits package including pension and holiday entitlement

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience developing software for embedded systems.
• Solid understanding of hardware interfacing and debugging tools.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and maintenance of embedded software.
• Develop and maintain GUI or Windows-based tools to interface with embedded systems.
• Perform hands-on debugging and component-level testing.

Skills

Proficiency in C for embedded applications

Experience with Windows application development (C#)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Understanding of real-time systems

Education

Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Visual Studio

Debugging tools

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a high‑performing product design team developing complex embedded control and sensing systems. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of full project lifecycles from requirements capture and concept development to implementation, verification and on‑site integration. You'll work closely with electronics, systems and test engineers to deliver innovative, reliable software solutions for high‑integrity applications. Working on site Monday – Friday in Andover offering a salary of £50,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience).

The role as an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Lead and contribute to the design, implementation and maintenance of embedded software for real‑time control and sensing applications.
• Develop and maintain supporting GUI or Windows‑based tools (C#, Visual Studio) to interface with embedded systems.
• Perform hands‑on debugging, hardware bring‑up and component‑level testing.
• Collaborate within a multi‑disciplinary team to define software architecture and integration strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development practices, documentation and testing.

Qualifications & Experience needed for this Embedded Software Engineer role:

• Degree in Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience developing software for embedded systems.
• Strong proficiency in C for embedded applications with experience of delivering robust, production‑quality code.
• Experience with Windows application development (C# preferred).
• Solid understanding of real‑time systems, hardware interfacing, and debugging tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative engineering team.
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (required due to the nature of the work).
• Experience implementing digital control systems or video‑processing applications.
• Familiarity with Linux environments, scripting or build automation tools.
• Understanding of software safety, reliability or secure coding practices in defence environments.

Benefits to you as an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Salary of £50,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience).
• Work on embedded projects with real‑world impact in a secure, high‑technology sector.
• Opportunity to take technical ownership of projects and influence design decisions.
• Benefits package including pension and holiday entitlement.
• Supportive environment.