Software Engineer - Test Equipment Development

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Stevenage is looking for experienced Software Engineers to join their Electronics & Embedded Systems team. You will design and develop complex hardware and software test systems, enhance legacy code, and engage in rapid prototyping. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering and strong experience in embedded systems. The company offers a collaborative work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Access to accredited training courses

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Software Engineer for complex projects.
• Eligibility to obtain SC Clearance is essential.
• Understanding of full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and verification of test systems.
• Support documentation and validation evidence development.
• Fault finding and analysis of test equipment issues.

Skills

Embedded systems experience

C, C++, C#, Assembler

Embedded Linux

VxWorks

Model-based engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody EA

Windchill

MBSE frameworks

Job description

Overview

The Electronics & Embedded Systems (EES) business unit has world class experts in the provision of real-time embedded systems, specialising in safety critical control systems. To continue to grow the business we are now looking for experienced Software Engineers to join our growing team.

Responsibilities

• Design, development and verification of complex hardware and software test systems.
• Development of supporting documentation and validation evidence.
• Fault finding and root cause analysis of issues identified with the developed test equipment.
• Enhancing legacy code bases with new features.
• Rapid prototyping of new features and interfaces as per project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience working as a Software Engineer, developing software solutions for complex projects.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain SC Clearance (Security Check Clearance) is essential.

Essential skills

• Experience in embedded systems, with a proven track record in developing test systems that interface directly with hardware.
• Expertise in C, C++, C#, Assembler (8051, 8086), Embedded Linux, VxWorks, Test Stand, and tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody EA, Windchill, and MBSE frameworks; background in real-time systems and rapid prototyping.
• Proficient in SysML and UML, and experience in applying model-based approaches to both systems and software engineering challenges.
• Experience in developing, maintaining and enhancing complex embedded systems, including legacy codebases.
• An understanding of the full software development lifecycle, with expertise in implementation of precise and traceable software amendments.
• Experience working in the UK Defence industry or with defence-related projects.
• Familiarity with additional programming and tools relevant to defence software development.
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and tools, including unit testing and automated testing frameworks.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

As a Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicating and promoting vacancies, offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required, supporting any existing employee who acquires a long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work, at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, or belief.