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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA)

Bristol

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Bristol seeks a Software Engineer with embedded C/C++ experience. The role involves software design and development for advanced solutions, with mentoring opportunities for juniors. Ideal candidates are passionate about new technologies and possess the ability to work flexibly. This position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Work life balance
Hybrid/flexible working
25 days annual leave
Up to 16 days flexi leave
Half day Fridays
Special paid leave for reservists

Qualifications

  • Recent experience in embedded software development.
  • Strong understanding of communication protocols.
  • Mentoring skills for junior developers.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop software components and interfaces.
  • Implement, test, and integrate software solutions.
  • Support bids and proposals with defined software scopes.

Skills

Embedded software experience using C / C++
Experience 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 for communications protocols
Passion for exploring new technologies
Flexible and adaptable, good communicator
Job description
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.

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 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
  • 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
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 (phone number removed). Or reach out to us on (url removed).

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