Senior Software Engineer

Morson Talent; Peacehaven; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Software Engineer (Embedded Systems) in Peacehaven. This role involves designing software solutions for embedded systems and requires strong expertise in Assembler and C programming. Candidates must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance and have the ability to work with FPGA and DSP hardware. This position offers perks such as flexible working hours, optional 9-day fortnight, and access to private healthcare. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the full software development lifecycle.

Benefits

Optional 9-day fortnight

Time Off In Lieu (TOIL)

Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on Fridays

Annual bonus based on role and level

Hybrid working options

Casual dress code

25 days of holiday per year with options to buy/sell

Access to private healthcare and dental

Life insurance (4x annual salary)

Pension scheme with employer contribution starting at 5%

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Assembler development is required.
• Expertise in C programming for embedded systems is essential.
• Knowledge of UML design techniques for software architecture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design software solutions for embedded systems.
• Implement and test software in Assembler and C.
• Integrate and optimize sonar signal processing algorithms.

Skills

Assembler development

C programming for embedded systems

Embedded program design

Signal processing techniques

Software/hardware integration

Fault resolution

Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle

FPGA and DSP hardware experience

Python experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Responsibilities

• Design software solutions for embedded systems.
• Implement and test software in both Assembler and C, including unit and continuous integration testing.
• Implement, integrate, and optimize sonar signal processing algorithms.
• Develop high-quality software solutions by writing efficient, maintainable, and well-thought-out code.
• Load and test code on bespoke embedded hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with verification teams for integration, defect analysis, and resolution.
• Review design and code from peers, contributing to a culture of learning and feedback.
• Contribute to software architectural design, preferably using UML and the Enterprise Architect tool.
• Estimate workload and assist in building a backlog of work packages for progress tracking.
• Progress assigned stories and tasks using Azure DevOps, participating in sprint planning and retrospectives.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Strong experience in Assembler development.
• Solid expertise in C programming for embedded systems.
• Proficient in embedded program design and signal processing techniques.
• Experience in software/hardware integration and fault resolution.
• Knowledge of UML design techniques for software architecture.
• Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with FPGA and DSP hardware.
• Python experience is a plus.

Security Clearance

• The role requires the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). If you do not currently hold SC clearance, you must undergo and achieve SC clearance as a requirement for this role.
• Applicants must have resided in the UK for the last 3–5 years, depending on circumstances, and meet the necessary security vetting criteria.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to hold or currently hold UK SC clearance.
• Must be within commuting distance of the office in Greenford.

Additional Benefits

• Optional 9-day fortnight.
• Time Off In Lieu (TOIL).
• Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on Fridays.
• Annual bonus based on role and level.
• Hybrid working options available for some positions.
• Casual dress code.
• 25 days of holiday per year with the option to buy/sell holidays.
• Christmas shut-down (three days of annual leave required).
• Access to private healthcare, dental, critical illness insurance, and other benefits via salary sacrifice.
• Discounts at over 200 online stores via Reward Hub.
• Life insurance (4x annual salary).
• Pension scheme with employer contribution starting at 5% (employee contributions from 4% to 70%).