Senior Embedded Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their innovative team in Stoke-on-Trent. This role focuses on developing cutting-edge software for a large-scale commercial scanning device that enhances international security. You will engage in hands-on development, working with a sophisticated tech stack including C programming and embedded systems. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, and the opportunity to work on impactful global projects. If you're ready to contribute to a mission-driven team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)

Pension plan

Fully funded travel opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in low-level real-time application development.
• Ability to work on-site due to project sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Design and debug low-level real-time applications using C.
• Create PC-based engineering applications for various platforms.

Skills

C Programming

Embedded Software Development

Real-time Applications

Bare Metal Development

Scripting (TCL/TK)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AVR Studio

Code Composer Studio

Microsoft Visual Studio

Job description

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Stoke-on-Trent (commutable distance or willing to relocate)

Salary: up to £65,000 (depending on experience)

Are you ready to take on a unique, impactful role with a cutting-edge project?

About the Product:

Join a team working on a globally deployed large-scale commercial scanning device designed to detect illicit cargo such as drugs, weapons, and unauthorized human transport across borders. This sophisticated system integrates hardware, embedded software, and software engineering to ensure efficient, secure screening for international security.

About the Role:

We’re looking for talented Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the team with an emphasis on hands-on development and real-time communication.

Tech Stack Highlights:

• Design, code, and debug low-level real-time applications using C
• Atmel: 8-bit AVR
• Texas Instruments: 16-bit MSP430
• Texas Instruments: 32-bit C2000
• Bare metal software development experience with various development environments
• Atmel: AVR Studio
• Texas Instruments: Code Composer Studio
• Creation of PC-based engineering applications
• Microsoft Visual Studio (C, C++, C#)
• Scripting (e.g., TCL/TK)

Ideal Candidate:

• Comfortable with on-site work due to the sensitive nature of the projects
• Open to occasional travel (1-2 times/year) to deployment sites (fully compensated)
• Able to obtain SC clearance (arranged and funded by the company)

Why Join?

• Competitive salary (up to £65,000 depending on experience)
• Fully funded travel opportunities, including collaboration with the US team
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Pension plan
• The chance to work on high-impact global projects

Apply Now and be part of a team making a tangible difference in international security.