Embedded Software Engineer - Derby

BALFOUR BEATTY; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled embedded software engineer to develop resilient systems and maintain high-quality software. This role involves working with various microcontrollers and embedded Linux distributions, particularly Yocto. You'll contribute to design discussions and ensure software reliability while continuously learning and growing in a dynamic Agile environment. Join a team that values innovation and offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits, including health cover and generous leave. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the rail industry.

Benefits

Competitive Negotiated Salary

Medical Health Cover

BB Pension Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Payment of Annual Professional Membership

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Policies

Real Career Progression Opportunities

Access to Referral Scheme Programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of software development, particularly in C.
• Experience with embedded Linux distributions and Yocto.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality and reliable embedded software systems.
• Maintain and support existing embedded systems.

Skills

C Programming

Yocto

Embedded Systems Enthusiasm

Source Control

Good Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

Tools

Embedded Linux

Microchip Development Environments

Atmel Microcontrollers

ESP32 Microcontrollers

Job description

About the role

Developing resilient embedded systems and the high quality, reliable, robust, performant and maintainable software that runs on them.

• Hardware used will include the PIC range of microcontrollers and Microchip development environments, Atmel microcontrollers such as ATmega328, ESP32 microcontrollers, and similar.


• Software languages used will vary at need but typically involves low-level C or C++.


• Operating systems will include embedded Linux distributions such as those produced by Yocto and Buildroot, and the tooling used to produce them.


• A strong understanding of Yocto for building the above is a requirement of the role.

Maintaining and supporting existing systems usually based on the above.

Understanding customer, project, and product needs.

Contributing meaningfully to design and scheduling discussions in an Agile environment.

Completing provided training and proactively seeking opportunities for further learning and growth.

What you'll be doing

Delivering high quality and reliable embedded software systems to our customers, as part of the wider software team.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• A strong understanding of software development, particularly the C programming language.


• A strong understanding of Yocto for building embedded Linux distributions.


• Enthusiasm for embedded systems and software development.


• Understanding of the use of source control.


• An established habit of constant learning and keeping up to date with industry developments.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Understanding of programming languages other than C, especially C++, C#, Java, Python JavaScript, and front-end web frameworks.


• Experience of embedded hardware systems development.


• Experience of electronic engineering.


• Experience of network design and implementation.


• Experience with cloud technology.


• Experience with Internet of Things (IoT).


• Experience of developing or working with websites and web-based APIs.


• Mathematics and geometry skills.


• Familiarity with the rail industry.

Given the nature of the work involved, very few if any external candidates for this role will have all the “desirable” qualities listed.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level. Some of our key benefits are:

• Competitive negotiated salary


• Medical health cover


• BB Pension Scheme


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays


• Payment of an annual professional membership


• Enhanced maternity/paternity & family friendly policies


• Real career progression opportunities


• Access to our referral scheme programme

About us

About us - Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]