Senior Software Developer

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their innovative development team. This role involves leading the design and development of cutting-edge embedded software for VHF and UHF radios, ensuring seamless communication for air travel. With over 50 years of experience, the company prides itself on quality and customer satisfaction. You'll engage in software design, testing, and technical authority on projects, contributing to safety in aviation. Enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible hours and a range of benefits, including enhanced holiday entitlement and private healthcare. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Benefits

Flexitime

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Buying and selling holidays

Private healthcare

Flu vaccinations

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidized staff canteen

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software design.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and understanding of real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Architectural design, coding, unit testing, and debugging.
• Support integration, testing, and test plan development.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Software Design

Real-time Systems

Microcontroller Architectures

Troubleshooting and Debugging

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Audio/Modulation Analyzers

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About the company

Our client is a leading producer of VHF and UHF radios, providing the vital link between the ground and the air for passenger, freight, and military aircraft. For over 50 years, they have worked with customers worldwide to make air travel safer. Their success is driven by their dedication to customer needs, quality products, thorough training, meticulous deployment, and ongoing support. The company focuses on innovation, continuously seeking to improve their radios and expand their offerings to meet future requirements.

The Role

As a member of the development team, the Senior Embedded Software Engineer will provide technical leadership and engage in activities related to the design, development, testing, and documentation of the company's products and manufacturing test systems.

Responsibilities

1. Software Design and Development: Architectural design, detailed design, algorithm development, coding, unit testing, and debugging.
2. Support Activities: Support the Test & Acceptance team with integration, testing, test plan development, and reporting; participate in reviews of software design and code.
3. Technical Authority: Act as a technical authority on small projects and support project coordination.

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded software design and implementation.
• Proficiency in C/C++.
• Understanding of real-time systems and performance requirements.
• Knowledge of microcontroller architectures and device driver development.
• Experience with hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UARTs, ADC.
• Experience with tools like MATLAB, Simulink.
• Knowledge of audio sampling, signal filtering (DSP or FPGA).
• Ability to use test equipment such as audio/modulation analyzers.
• Understanding of RF principles.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, employment may be withdrawn. For details, visit: UK government Security Vetting Clearance Levels.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexitime
• Enhanced holiday entitlement: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme: up to 8% company contribution
• Life assurance
• Buying and selling holidays
• Long service and retirement awards
• Private healthcare
• Flu vaccinations
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized staff canteen
• Free parking
• Training and continuous learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Services

If you're interested, click 'apply now' to send your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. If this role isn't quite right, please reach out to explore other opportunities.