Embedded Software Engineer - Remote

Saxon Recruitment Solutions; Ulverston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in the exciting field of underwater technology. This role involves developing cutting-edge software for sonar and acoustic systems, working with advanced technologies in a collaborative environment. With flexible working options and a commitment to work-life balance, this position offers the chance to tackle diverse technical challenges while contributing to impactful projects in the subsea industry. If you're passionate about embedded systems and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Family leave

Health plans

Qualifications

• 3+ years in embedded software development, especially in acoustics or sensor systems.
• Strong experience with ARM processors and low-level programming.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimizing drivers and firmware for acoustic sensors and sonar systems.
• Implementing secure boot, OTA updates, and firmware authentication.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Linux

Real-time signal processing

Python

Embedded Linux configuration

Education

Degree (MEng) in Electronics

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Yocto

PetaLinux

ARM processors

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer - Remote with 4/5 days per month on site in Ulverston

Are your career goals as an Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Linux not being met? Are you working in a large corporate environment on a small module within a big project? Bored? Frustrated by bureaucracy? Working in a dull domain?

We are an exclusive partner to an exciting company with over 10 years of successful collaboration.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll work in a high-technology business dedicated to reliable underwater imaging and acoustic equipment.

This company serves an international customer base with cutting-edge technology used in various sub-sea applications such as deep-sea infrastructure, renewables, marine life tracking, dive search & recovery, oil & gas, and scientific discovery. They are launching new products, including next-generation sonar systems, worldwide.

The role is based at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ulverston, Cumbria, near the Lake District National Park, or remotely with 1 week per month on-site, fully expensed. This location offers a great environment to develop your career in underwater technology.

The role:

• Develop low-level software for sonar, acoustics, and sensors.
• Work on bootloader and driver development, real-time signal processing, and embedded Linux configuration (Yocto, PetaLinux) on ARM platforms.
• Handle all development stages from design to testing and deployment.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and optimizing drivers and firmware for acoustic sensors and sonar systems.
• Configuring Yocto and PetaLinux for real-time applications.
• Implementing secure boot, OTA updates, and firmware authentication.
• Working with real-time processing algorithms for sonar and acoustic signals.
• Developing embedded software in C, C++, and Python.
• Writing test benches, achieving timing closure, and keeping the team updated on embedded development advancements.

Qualifications:

• Degree (MEng) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• 3+ years in embedded software development, especially in acoustics or sensor systems.
• Strong experience with ARM processors and low-level programming.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with RTOS, signal processing algorithms, secure boot, and Linux kernel development.

Benefits include flexible working hours, bonus, life assurance, enhanced sick pay, pension, holiday entitlement, family leave, and health plans.

Enjoy solving diverse technical challenges in a trusting culture that values autonomy, inclusion, and work-life balance. The company is investing in growth, offering opportunities to work on innovative projects in the subsea industry.