Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Plexus; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer with extensive experience in product development. In this role, you will contribute to the development of embedded software, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. The position offers competitive compensation, a flexible work environment, and numerous benefits, emphasizing collaboration, integrity, and innovation.

Benefits

Bespoke development plan

Online learning and formal development programs

Enhanced pension contributions

33 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Flexible Hybrid Working Available

Occupational health

Life assurance

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in product development and embedded software development.
• Strong programming skills in modern C++ and C.
• Experience in regulated industries (IEC 62304, DO-178).

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality software as part of a cross-discipline project team.
• Engage in all phases of product development: conceptualisation, development, and verification.
• Provide mentorship for engineers within your team.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Strong communication

Programming (C++, C)

Unit testing

Hardware/software integration

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field

Tools

Linux

RTOS

Bare-metal programming

Job description

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do?

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

The Role

As aStaff Embedded Software Engineer at Plexus, you will be part of a team developing embedded software for products across a wide range of industries and at all phases of product development. You will also collaborate closely with other disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, user-centered design, and others.

We are looking for problem solvers, critical thinkers, and strong communicators who are excited to work on products that improve our world.

Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality software as a part of a cross-discipline project team
• Develop engineering/product concepts that are innovative, high quality, and cost appropriate
• Engage in all phases of product development: conceptualisation, development, verification, and commercialisation
• Communicate effectively with team members and customers
• Provide mentorship for engineers within your team

The ideal candidate will have;

• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience (product development, embedded software development).
• Strong programming skills (modern C++, C)
• Knowledge of other languages (C#, Python, Bash)
• Strong design skills (OO, abstraction)
• Unit testing experience
• Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal programming
• Hardware/software integration and debugging
• Full life cycle product/software development
• Agile/Scrum experience
• Experience in regulated industries (IEC 62304, DO-178)

Additional Duties

• Assist with project estimation and planning
• Participate in continuous improvement
• Occasional travel may be required (estimated

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity

• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment

• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise

• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines

• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives

• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan

• Online learning and formal development programs

• Full-time, permanent employment contract

• Enhanced pension contributions

• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)

• Paid family leave

• Private medical insurance

• Group income protection insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Volunteer time off

• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)

• Life assurance

• Occupational health

• Vision care discounts

• Discount schemes

• Company sick pay scheme

• Onsite gym/ discounted gym

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.