Embedded Software Engineer 6860

Embedded Software Engineer 6860

Location: Stonehouse (site-based)
Hours: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance software for advanced electronic systems. This role focuses on real-time embedded development, working closely with hardware teams to deliver robust and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities of an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Design and develop embedded software in C and C++ for microcontrollers and electronic systems
• Develop low-level drivers and hardware abstraction layers (HAL)
• Implement and optimise communication protocols
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) simulations
• Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle
• Develop clean, efficient, and maintainable code from concept through to deployment
• Implement structured testing processes to improve reliability in live environments
• Work with data collection systems and IoT-based technologies
• Support database management and maintain system records
• Contribute to research and development aligned with customer and market requirements
• Work with AI/ML tools where required, including sensor-based applications
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams

Key Skills of an Embedded Software Engineer:

• Strong experience in embedded software development using C and C++
• Experience working with microcontrollers and real-time systems
• Understanding of hardware-level programming and system integration
• Experience developing drivers and hardware abstraction layers
• Knowledge of communication protocols and IoT systems
• Experience with Python and SQL-based databases desirable
• Exposure to AI/ML tools such as TensorFlow beneficial
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code
• Confident working in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment

Additional Information

Due to the nature of this role, candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.