Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of Human Machine Interfaces is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Newark-on-Trent. The role involves leading the design and development of embedded software, managing firmware change, and mentoring team members. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in embedded C firmware is required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing embedded C firmware in electronics manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in bare-metal development and real-time control.
• Proficient with communication protocols: SPI, I2C, UART, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of embedded software for HMI products.
• Deliver and validate robust bare-metal firmware.
• Manage software specifications and documentation to professional standards.

Skills

Embedded C development

Firmware validation

Hands-on experience with Git

Understanding of communication protocols

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a Senior Embedded Software role based in Newark-on-Trent? My client, a leading manufacturer of Human Machine Interfaces are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their site in Newark-on-Trent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of embedded software for HMI products.
• Deliver and validate robust bare-metal firmware, optimised for performance and reliability.
• Manage software specifications, technical reports, and documentation to professional standards.
• Guide and mentor senior engineers and other team members.
• Lead IP creation and support innovation initiatives across the company.
• Provide technical input for commercial proposals, including cost and delivery estimates.
• Take ownership of firmware change management, feature updates, and fault diagnosis.
• Support cross-functional teams including production engineering, R&D, and test teams.
• Conduct and support electrical testing and debugging activities.
• Define and manage software tasks, ensuring timely project delivery in line with requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or Computer Engineering.
• Extensive experience developing embedded C firmware in electronics manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in bare-metal development, peripheral configuration, and real-time control.
• Solid understanding of layered software architectures and modular code design.
• Proficient with communication protocols: SPI, I2C, I2S, UART, USB, CAN, Ethernet.
• Comfortable with automated testing, unit testing, and implementing reusable code libraries.
• Hands-on experience with Git, Jira, and modern software development workflows.
• Proficiency with development environments and toolchains (e.G., IDEs, versioning systems, debugging tools).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

How to apply

If this Senior Embedded Software Engineer job in Newark-on-Trent could be of interest, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Ben on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed).