Our client, the UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, is seeking an experienced Embedded C V&V Engineer to join a dynamic team. You will be involved in developing, testing, and delivering innovative solutions by leveraging a diverse range of software technologies. As part of a small team, you will be empowered to work independently with minimal supervision.
As an Embedded C V&V Engineer, the ideal candidate will thrive in an independent, self-driven role while offering technical leadership. You will be highly proactive and comfortable working in a lab-based environment, utilising various test tools such as scopes, logic analysers, bespoke test equipment, and host-based testing.
Key Responsibilities:
- A Software V&V Engineer capable of integrating and testing embedded Software
- Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem and System level testing on both host and target platforms
- Running tests, analysing results and using target test facilities such debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes
What do you need?:
- Experience of the C Programming Language
- Experience of testing software products for ARM based multi-core processing platforms
- Experience of communications protocols (e.g. SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCI-Express)
- Previous experience with testing embedded software
- Experience of DOORS
- Experience of test tools and techniques in both host and target environments
- Experience of test tools such as LDRA or equivalent for host testing
- Experience in model-based development, either in SysML/UML
- Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems such as PikeOS or FreeRTOS
What happens now?
Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance:
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees.