Embedded Software Engineer

We are seeking a Junior level Embedded Software Engineer to join an award-winning electronics design team. You will be responsible for developing software for microprocessor-based embedded systems and their corresponding Windows-based applications. You will participate in the entire development life cycle of complex systems, from requirements analysis and concept development to design, implementation, and installation.

Your primary focus as Embedded Software Engineer will be on creating real-time closed-loop control and sensing applications, including on-board and SoC devices. Target devices typically include the Zynq 7000 series SoC, Texas Instruments MSP430, and Renesas RX series processors. Additionally, you will develop GUI control and test applications to support embedded system development, using C# and Microsoft Visual Studio on a Windows platform.

This company primarily works on government funded contracts and therefore require on site work and eligibility for SC clearance.

Required Experience and Skills as Embedded Software Engineer

We are looking for someone who is passionate about creating high-quality products and eager to apply their programming skills to help the team succeed. You should thrive in a dynamic environment that values open communication, a commitment to quality, and a focus on achieving results.

Essential Skills as Embedded Software Engineer:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following:

• Extensive experience in programming for embedded systems
• Proficiency in writing high-quality C code, with some proven experience
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio and Windows application development, preferably in C#
• Competence in hardware debugging and component-level testing
• A BSc in Computing or a related field, or equivalent experience

Desirable Skills as Embedded Software Engineer:

• Knowledge of control theory and experience in implementing digital control systems
• Experience with video systems and standards
• Familiarity with the Linux operating system

Benefits

• Starting salary up to £38,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + statutory days with a holiday flex scheme allowing staff to buy or sell up to 5 days
• DIS benefit 3x salary
• PHI insurance which is an insured benefit and pays out if staff are off on long term sick after SSP expires (subject to a valid claim)
• Auto-enrolment pension - set currently at 5% contribution from gross salary from the employee and 3% from company.
• Sports and social club which has a fund from the company for subsidised staff activities outside of work eg: go-karting, bowling, clay shooting. The agenda is set by the committee comprising members of staff.