Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Hybrid

WA Consultants Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop and maintain embedded software for safety-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in C/C++, motor control design, and functional safety standards, working in a hybrid environment on innovative projects. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in embedded software development for safety-critical systems.
• Strong background in motor control design, particularly hydraulic and Sepex motors.
• Expert proficiency in C/C++ for microcontrollers and real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for sophisticated electronic control systems.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable, high-quality software.
• Ensure designs meet functional safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Embedded software development

Motor control design

C/C++ for microcontrollers

Functional safety expertise

CAN bus and serial communication

Cyber security principles

Git and software development tools

MISRA C coding standards

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Hybrid

Job Reference: 051SB

Job Location: United Kingdom, Edinburgh

Job Type: Permanent

Posted a day ago

🌟 Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Edinburgh (Hybrid) 🌟

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer ready to take the lead on cutting‑edge, safety‑critical projects? This is an opportunity to join a forward‑thinking engineering team in Edinburgh, working on advanced electronic control systems across a diverse range of industries. You’ll play a key role in developing robust, high‑performance embedded solutions while ensuring compliance with functional safety standards.

The Role

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will:

• Develop and maintain embedded software for sophisticated electronic control systems.
• Work on projects requiring Functional Safety expertise (ISO 13849).
• Collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver reliable, high‑quality software.
• Ensure designs meet functional safety and regulatory requirements.

Core Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in embedded software development for safety‑critical systems.
• Strong background in motor control design, particularly hydraulic and Sepex motors.
• Expert proficiency in C/C++ for microcontrollers and real‑time systems.
• Solid understanding of functional safety standards (ISO 13849 or IEC 61508).
• Hands‑on experience with CAN bus, serial communication protocols, and hardware interfaces.
• Familiarity with Git and modern software development lifecycle tools and processes.
• Understanding of cyber security principles for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of MISRA C and safety‑critical coding standards.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting chance to influence future product development, work on varied and innovative projects, and be part of a supportive hybrid‑working environment in one of the UK’s leading tech hubs.

If you’re passionate about embedded systems, thrive in technically challenging environments, and want to make an impact in functional safety engineering, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career apply to [e-mail]

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