Embedded Software Engineer – RTOS/ARM, Security

Precept Recruit; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

4x Death in service

EV car scheme

Benefit platform with high street-disn

Job summary

Precept Recruit is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join a growing UK sovereign technology company at a pivotal stage in its journey. The role focuses on secure, high‑integrity software development in C/C++ for embedded platforms.

You'll design, develop and test embedded solutions, follow MISRA/C CERT standards, work with RTOS and ARM STM32 microcontrollers, and contribute to rigorous unit testing, code reviews and technical documentation on-site in Derby.

Qualifications

• Embedded C/C++ software development.
• Multi-threaded embedded systems and RTOS.
• ARM-based microcontrollers (STM32) and register-level programming.
• Embedded debugging (JTAG/ETM).
• Industry coding standards (MISRA/CERT C).
• Automated unit testing tools (LDRA/Parasoft).
• Static analysis and technical report writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test embedded software solutions using C/C++.
• Design maintainable software aligned with customer requirements and specifications.
• Develop and execute unit tests and ensure high-integrity software.
• Contribute to code reviews and produce technical documentation.
• Identify problems, propose solutions and drive improvements.
• Deliver high-quality work to project schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Prioritisation

Tools

JTAG

ETM

LDRA

Parasoft

MISRA

CERT C

Job description

Precept Recruit is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join a growing UK sovereign technology company at a pivotal stage in its journey. The role focuses on secure, high‑integrity software development in C/C++ for embedded platforms.

You'll design, develop and test embedded solutions, follow MISRA/C CERT standards, work with RTOS and ARM STM32 microcontrollers, and contribute to rigorous unit testing, code reviews and technical documentation on-site in Derby.