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Embedded Software Engineer

590687 Posted: 10/10/2025 01:20:11
  • Negotiable
  • Buckinghamshire, England
  • Contract
Key Responsibilities:
  • The purpose of the role is the design, coding, debugging, testing and maintenance of software for embedded applications encompassing both low-level microprocessor code as well as higher level software designs running within an embedded operating system environment
  • This will be undertaken alongside other technical activities while working with hardware and software engineers to deliver specific project goals derived from future product requirements
  • Responsibilities will include the development and implementation of application logic, peripheral drivers, protocols, human-machine interfaces and documentation of the same
  • A key element of the role will be the delivery of software within agreed timescales and to budget
  • The right candidate will be capable of designing and delivering robust code. Demonstration of competence in using C is essential as is embedded programming experience of both low level and high level code

Outline of Competencies:
  • Experience of developing software through entire lifecycle.
  • Ability to work independently without need for close supervision.
  • Ability to analyse process or tools to propose improvements where applicable.

Qualifications and Experience required:
  • Team working ability and drive to deliver on time
  • C experience in an embedded environment
  • Experience of embedded processors and real-time operating systems
  • Experience of interfacing with hardware devices and peripherals
  • Solid understanding of software development life-cycles and processes
  • Experience of requirement analysis, software design and software architecture
  • Experience with source control tools such as SubVersion and Git
  • Behavioural: self-starting, adaptable, problem solving
  • Desirable:
  • C++ experience in an embedded environment
  • Object Oriented Design and Programming experience
  • Familiarity with desktop application, GUI/event-based design
  • Knowledge of issue-tracking tools, such as Jira.
  • Knowledge of releasing software to Production
  • Knowledge of DO-178 would be advantageous
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