Embedded Systems Engineer

Columbus McKinnon; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer for Waterlooville, Hampshire. You will support development of embedded hardware and firmware across load monitoring and measurement solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to take products from concept to production.

The role focuses on C/C++ development, bare-metal and RTOS environments, and learning to work with PIC microcontrollers while contributing to electronics design and documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in the embedded systems development environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, testing and maintenance of embedded hardware and firmware solutions.
• Develop clean, reliable embedded firmware using C and C++.
• Learn to work with PIC and other microcontrollers, including bare-metal and RTOS environments.
• Assist with algorithms, low-level drivers, peripheral interfaces and communication systems.
• Support schematic capture, PCB design, prototyping and validation activities under guidance.
• Work with SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/485 and OneWire interfaces.
• Develop products such as load cells, wireless sensor boards and monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, mechanical, software and production teams to understand full product solution.

Skills

C & C++ programming

RTOS

Embedded systems

Problem solving

Education

Degree/HND in Electronics/Embedded Systems/CS

Tools

Pulsonix

KiCAD

Job description

Embedded Systems Engineer – Waterlooville, Hampshire | Competitive Salary + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Build Your Career in Embedded Technology

About the Role

In this role You’ll support the development of advanced load monitoring and measurement solutions used across demanding industries worldwide. From wireless sensor boards and load cells to monitoring systems, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers on varied projects and gradually build your confidence across the full product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• As an Embedded Systems Engineer, you’ll support the design, development, testing and maintenance of embedded hardware and firmware solutions, including:
• Supporting the development of clean, reliable and maintainable embedded firmware using C and C++
• Learning to work with PIC and other microcontrollers, including bare-metal and real-time operating system environments
• Assisting with algorithms, low-level drivers, peripheral interfaces and communication systems
• Supporting schematic capture, PCB design, prototyping and validation activities under guidance
• Working with interfaces and protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/485 and OneWire
• Developing products such as load cells, wireless sensor boards and monitoring systems
• Working with engineers from firmware, hardware, mechanical, software and production teams to understand complete product solutions
• Testing prototypes and investigating hardware and software faults using laboratory and diagnostic equipment
• Supporting new product introductions, production testing and documentation activities
• Maintaining and improving existing hardware and firmware platforms
• Helping to produce and maintain technical documentation including test procedures, production notes, BOMs and design records
• Collaborating with internal teams and learning how engineering projects move from design into production

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline
• Minimum 1 to 3 Years of experience in the embedded systems development environment.

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of C and/or C++ programming
• Some exposure to microcontrollers, embedded systems or electronics through work, study or personal projects
• Interest in bare-metal firmware, real-time operating systems and low-level embedded development
• Willingness to learn about low-level drivers, microcontroller peripherals and embedded communication interfaces
• Awareness of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/485 or similar would be useful
• Interest in analogue, digital or RF circuit design
• Some familiarity with schematic capture or PCB layout tools would be advantageous
• Exposure to EDA tools such as Pulsonix, KiCAD or similar would be helpful, but training can be provided
• Ability or willingness to learn how to use oscilloscopes, signal generators and other diagnostic equipment
• Interest in EMC/EMI requirements and electronic product compliance
• Familiarity with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee or cellular technologies would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee or cellular technologies would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Some familiarity with schematic capture or PCB layout tools would be advantageous
• Exposure to EDA tools such as Pulsonix, KiCAD or similar would be helpful, but training can be provided

If you’re ready to start or develop your career as an Embedded Systems Engineer in Waterlooville, Hampshire, working on innovative embedded products with real-world applications, we’d love to hear from you.