Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of Human Machine Interfaces is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer based in Newark-on-Trent. The role involves leading the design and development of embedded software, managing specifications, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have significant experience in embedded C firmware development and be proficient with communication protocols. This position offers an opportunity to work on innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electronics manufacturing environments.
• Solid understanding of software development processes and standards.
• Comfortable with modern software development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of embedded software for HMI products.
• Manage software specifications and documentation to professional standards.
• Conduct and support electrical testing and debugging activities.

Skills

Embedded C firmware development

Bare-metal development

Real-time control

Layered software architectures

Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, etc.)

Automated and unit testing

Hands-on experience with Git

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Embedded Software Engineer job in Newark-on-Trent:

• 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.

Required Skills for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer job in Newark-on-Trent:

• 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).

If this Senior Embedded Software Engineer job in Newark-on-Trent could be of interest, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call Ben on 01582 878816 / 07471 181784.