Embedded Systems Architect – Firmware, Hardware & Validation

Redline Group Ltd; Pennington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd currently seeks a Systems Engineer for a permanent, on-site role in Lymington. You will contribute to the development of embedded products across firmware, electronics and mechanical hardware to meet customer requirements with reliable, secure solutions.

The role involves defining architecture, translating needs into technical specifications, and collaborating with Product Management, Sales and other teams throughout the lifecycle to ensure complete system functionality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with embedded systems and application-specific electronic products.
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
• Knowledge of OS concepts, IP protocols and hardware interfaces.
• Understanding of electronics and PCB design with EDA tools.
• Experience with embedded systems debugging tools and techniques.
• Strong system-level development, integration, testing and validation understanding.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to translate customer needs into practical technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define embedded system architecture with attention to performance, scalability and power efficiency.
• Translate user needs into clear technical system requirements.
• Specify and negotiate firmware, electronics and mechanical hardware requirements.
• Collaborate with product, sales and other stakeholders to communicate requirements.
• Work with software, electronics and mechanical teams through the development lifecycle.
• Assist integration of hardware and software for complete system functionality.
• Develop and execute system-level test and validation plans.
• Troubleshoot and debug embedded systems to resolve issues.
• Ensure systems meet performance, reliability and security targets.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation covering design and functionality.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

System-level development

Debugging techniques

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering / CS

Tools

EDA tools

PCB design tools

Job description

Redline Group Ltd currently seeks a Systems Engineer for a permanent, on-site role in Lymington. You will contribute to the development of embedded products across firmware, electronics and mechanical hardware to meet customer requirements with reliable, secure solutions.

The role involves defining architecture, translating needs into technical specifications, and collaborating with Product Management, Sales and other teams throughout the lifecycle to ensure complete system functionality.