Senior Embedded Software Engineer

  • Hudson Shribman
  • 13/03/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Python Software Engineer Testing

Job Description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer up to 70k Base + Benefits Ref: ABJ6500

Midlands Onsite: Perm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a well-established, globally recognised engineering organisation specialising in critical power and electrical test systems. With operations across the globe, the company is known for delivering innovative, high-reliability engineering solutions used in mission-critical environments worldwide.

As Senior Embedded Software Engineer you will play a key role in the design and development of embedded control software for advanced industrial power systems, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary engineering team.

You will work closely with Electrical, Mechanical and Systems Engineers to deliver robust, safe and cost-effective solutions used by global customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate system and customer requirements into software specifications and acceptance criteria
  • Design embedded software architecture and interfaces for ARM-based controllers (STM32)
  • Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ within RTOS environments (FreeRTOS or similar)
  • Implement industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN and Ethernet
  • Integrate software with sensors, actuators and industrial control hardware
  • Perform unit testing, static analysis, code reviews and verification activities
  • Develop SIL/HIL test environments and support validation activities
  • Produce clear technical documentation including design specifications and test plans
  • Work within modern development practices including Git, trunk-based development and semantic versioning
  • Support manufacturing, commissioning and service teams with technical investigations
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and engineering standards

Skills & Experience Required

  • Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar
  • Strong experience developing embedded software in industrial or engineering environments
  • Strong C/C++ development experience on ARM Cortex microcontrollers (STM32 desirable)
  • Experience working with RTOS concepts (task scheduling, synchronisation, debugging)
  • Knowledge of functional safety or secure coding practices (MISRA, IEC61508 or similar)
  • Experience with unit testing, static analysis and code quality tools
  • Experience implementing industrial communications (Modbus, CAN, TCP/IP, Serial)
  • Experience working with hardware-software integration
  • Experience working with any of the following would be beneficial:
  • Critical power or energy infrastructure systems
  • Industrial automation or control systems
  • Electrical test or commissioning environments
  • Generator or power distribution equipment
  • Industrial electronics or control panels
  • Data centre or missioncritical infrastructure
  • Safetycritical or high-reliability embedded systems
  • Python or MATLAB experience for automation or test development would also be advantageous.

Stable, established engineering business with strong technical reputation - Base + Benefits.

To Apply: Contact Alison Basson on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

Email: Ref: ABJ6500