Urgent hire - Embedded C++/C Linux Software Engineer - GBP50k - GBP55k

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Evesham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Embedded/Firmware Software Developer to join their team in Evesham. This role involves developing solutions for the electricity distribution industry, utilizing skills in C/C++ and embedded systems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in embedded software engineering and is passionate about solving engineering challenges in a dynamic environment. This position is focused on hands-on work with microcontrollers and requires on-site presence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Strong skills in C/C++.
• Ability to use oscilloscopes and interpret circuit schematics.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust solutions for the electricity distribution industry.
• Work with microcontrollers and embedded Linux.
• Address real-world engineering challenges.

Skills

Embedded Software Development experience

Strong C/C++ skills

Expertise with Microchip PIC and/or STM32 microcontrollers

Ability to interpret circuit schematics

Experience with Embedded Linux

Focus on secure coding practices

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analysers

Job description

Embedded/Firmware Software Developer - C/C++
5 Days Onsite - Evesham, Worcestershire
Powering the Smart Grid Revolution

Are you a creative and driven Embedded Software Engineer ready to shape the future of energy technology?
Join a dynamic product development team working at the forefront of smart grid innovation. My clients cutting-edge monitoring and control systems are deployed in electricity substations and control rooms worldwide, helping utility providers deliver more reliable, secure, and sustainable power networks.
Their looking for a seasoned Embedded/Firmware Developer with a passion for solving real-world engineering challenges. You'll be working hands-on with microcontrollers, Embedded Linux, and secure communication protocols to build robust, scalable solutions for the Electricity Distribution Industry and its evolving needs.

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of Embedded Software Development experience
• Strong C/C++ skills
• Expertise with Microchip PIC and/or STM32 microcontrollers
• Ability to interpret circuit schematics and use oscilloscopes/logic analysers
• Experience with Embedded Linux (Buildroot or similar)
• A strong focus on secure coding practices

Bonus Skills (Not Essential, But Awesome to Have):

• RS485, RS232, USB
• GSM/GPRS/3G, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS
• OTA firmware updates
• RTOS (eg, FreeRTOS), MODBUS, DNP3.0
• Automated build/test environments
• Brushless DC motor control
• MISRA/C++ standards

Why This Role?

• Be part of a tight-knit, agile team where your ideas matter
• Work on mission-critical systems that support national infrastructure
• Enjoy the stability of an established SME with a global footprint
• Collaborate in a brand-new office and manufacturing facility

Due to the nature of the work, this role is 5 days onsite in Evesham.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Contact (see below) to find out more