Graduate Real-time & Embedded Software Engineer.

AB Dynamics; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company is seeking a Graduate Real Time and Embedded Software Engineer in Bradford-on-Avon. This permanent role involves supporting the development of automotive test equipment through embedded software design and deployment. The candidate will participate in a structured 18-month rotation programme, enhancing their understanding of various disciplines within the company. Responsibilities include assisting in software architecture, troubleshooting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, all while ensuring high performance and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of embedded systems and software development.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Familiarity with safety and security standards in automotive systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining, designing, and implementing software architectures for automotive test systems.
• Support the development and deployment of software solutions across track and lab-based products.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering to ensure compliance with safety and security standards.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving software issues, optimizing performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by researching emerging technologies.

Skills

Embedded software development

Real-time capabilities

Software architecture

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

As a Graduate Real Time and Embedded Software Engineer, you will support the development of AB Dynamics' automotive test equipment, including track-based solutions (e.g., driving robots and ADAS targets) and laboratory-based systems (e.g., SPMM, ANVH, SSTM). Your primary responsibilities will be to assist in designing, developing, and deploying embedded software, ensuring high performance and real-time capabilities. Alongside your home-team specialism, you'll take part in our structured 18-month graduate rotation programme, giving you broad exposure to disciplines across the business and helping you build a strong foundation for your engineering career. This is a permanent role, with rotations designed to deepen your understanding of our products while giving you the confidence, capability, and technical breadth to progress within AB Dynamics.

• Assist in defining, designing, and implementing software architectures for automotive test systems.
• Support the development and deployment of software solutions across track and lab-based products.
• Help implement software standards and best practices for development and deployment.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering to ensure compliance with safety and security standards.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving software issues, optimizing performance and reliability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by researching emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software into products.

Rotations

• Perform 3-month 'rotations', in several areas across the business to gain a wider understanding
• Investigate complex technical issues, identifying and developing solutions in a variety of disciplines.
• Work with customers, performing demonstrations and improving their understanding of our products.
• Develop transferrable skills, delivering progress update presentations and undergoing company organised trainings.
• Develop transferrable skills, delivering progress update presentations and undergoing company organised trainings.