Embedded Software Engineer

Robert Half are looking to engage with passionate Software Engineers looking to join an exciting scale up business in the Fareham area.

Software Engineer

Scope

• Requirements capture and technical specification
• Collaborate with embedded hardware engineers
• Development of C/C++ flight control software to a 100% reliability level
• Use of version control and appropriate documentation
• Interfacing to onboard systems and ground control software
• Support with the testing ecosystem from automated unit testing through to flight testing

Experience

• 3-5+ years professional experience in software engineering including embedded C/C++
• Evidence-able practical and applied knowledge of aerospace control systems
• Ability to use version control (Git) as part of an agile software team and appropriately document work
• Strong ability to use STM32 MCUs and the wider MCU ecosystem (IDEs, compilers, debuggers etc.)
• Knowledge of low level drivers (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, PWM, ICU etc.)
• Complementary knowledge of embedded hardware including hardware prototyping ability
• Ability to support the testing ecosystem from automated unit testing through to flight testing
• Willing to be flexible/go above and beyond to deliver on-time and to "real world" levels of quality and performance

Nice to haves

• Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems (ChibiOS desirable)
• Knowledge of the drone industry including industry commercial off the shelf hardware and open source software (Ardupilot/PX4)
• Knowledge or experience of manned/unmanned aircraft operations

Qualifications

• Min 2:1 degree in Aerospace/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science

Salary/Logistics

• Range of salaries depending on experience/level - £45,000-£75,000 + benefits
• 1-2 days a week on site.

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