Senior Embedded Software Engineer

SEA Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to work within an agile team. The role involves software design, implementation, testing, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate has strong experience in embedded software using C/C++, with a flexible working environment offered. Competitive salary up to £65k based on experience.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus buy and sell

Private medical health insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Discounts portal

Development opportunities including LinkedIn learning

Qualifications

• Recent embedded software experience using C / C++.
• Experience with developing on Bare Metal, FreeRTOS, Embedded Windows or Embedded Linux.
• Experience with Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Software design & development.
• Design of software components and interfaces.
• Implementation, testing and integration of software.

Skills

Embedded software using C/C++

Experience with Bare Metal, FreeRTOS, Embedded Windows or Embedded Linux

Git version control

Serial protocols (RS232, I2C, SPI, RS485, CANBUS, MODBUS)

Ability to interpret data sheets

Passion for exploring new technologies

Good communication skills

Job description

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.

As Senior Embedded Software Engineer, working in an agile team of software engineers you will get to work on the design, implementation, test and integration of embedded software and supporting applications. Your software engineering skills will be key in SEA’s delivery of a range of products and systems to our customers.

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer can be based from any of our sites (Bristol, Barnstaple or Beckington) with flexible and home working.

The salary for this role is up to £65k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Software design & development
• Design of software components and interfaces
• Implementation, testing and integration of software
• Diagnosis and remediation of faults
• Mentoring and supporting junior developers within the team
• Bid & Proposal Support, agree software work packages (scope, estimates, costs)
• Define software elements of solutions to support bids and enquiries

What we’re looking for

• Recent embedded software experience using C / C++
• Experience with developing on Bare Metal, FreeRTOS, Embedded Windows or Embedded Linux
• Experience with Git version control
• Experience with serial protocols e.g RS232, I2C, SPI, RS485, CANBUS, MODBUS
• Ability to interpret data sheets to understand the communications protocols
• A genuine passion for exploring new technologies and learning
• A flexible and adaptable approach and be a good communicator

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

Work life balance

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you’d like to know more, please give Dave from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414172. Or reach out to us on [e-mail].