Urgent hire - Embedded C++ / C Linux Software Engineer - £50k - £55k

  • Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
  • Evesham, Worcestershire
  • 01/10/2025
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Software Engineer

Job Description

Embedded / Firmware Software Developer - C / C++ 5 Days Onsite - Evesham, Worcestershire Powering the Smart Grid RevolutionAre 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 (e.g., 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 to find out more