Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Hybrid, C/RTOS, IoT

TXM Recruit

Essex

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking a Senior Software Design Engineer in the United Kingdom to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for next-generation products. You will collaborate with Hardware and Solution Consultants to deliver reliable systems and IEEE wireless capabilities.

The role is permanent with hybrid working flexibility. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in embedded development, strong C, RTOS exposure (Zephyr/FreeRTOS), and experience with ARM processors, Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi/Zigbee,

Qualifications

5+ years of embedded software development.
Strong C programming experience within an RTOS environment.
Experience with Zephyr, FreeRTOS or similar RTOS platforms.
Experience with wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Zigbee.
Knowledge of ARM-based microprocessors and embedded development tools.
Experience with Git or similar version control systems.
Knowledge of Linux application development and test environments.
Understanding of secure software development, encryption and secure communications.
JavaScript and HTML experience would be advantageous.
Experience within consumer electronics, IoT or similar embedded systems would be desirable.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded software for ARM-based platforms using RTOS technologies such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS.
Develop and maintain embedded software primarily using C.
Implement and optimise wireless communication technologies including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Zigbee.
Work with Hardware and Engineering teams to define software requirements, architecture and design specifications.
Debug, test and optimise embedded systems to ensure performance and reliability.
Follow software development best practices, with knowledge of MISRA guidelines desirable.
Maintain clear documentation covering software design, testing and troubleshooting.
Support Linux-based application development and test simulations.
Stay up to date with emerging embedded technologies and development practices.