Job summary

An exciting contract for an experienced Embedded Software with proven full life-cycle, low-level Embedded C coding experience to MISRA standards in the Automotive domain. OUTSIDE IR35

Key skills required for this role

Embedded Software, Automotive, C, MISRA. low-level

Important

Embedded Software, Automotive, C, MISRA. low-level

Job description

This role is OUTSIDE IR35

Flex working with 3 days p/w on site in the Midlands

Role Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Role Purpose: You will be working on a range of demonstrator and production projects, developing software for embedded systems in automotive applications. You will be involved in all stages of the software development process, and liaise directly with customers, suppliers, and other engineering teams.

Qualifications, Functional Experience & Skills:

Required

• Degree qualified in an Engineering or Science related discipline as a minimum
• 5 years of experience successfully delivering projects in an engineering environment, either in an OEM, Tier 1 or Engineering Consultancy for production or R&D programmes
• Supporting systems engineering processes and software development lifecycle
• Embedded firmware development, deployed onto and interfacing with bespoke hardware
• Experience of C/C++ languages in real-time embedded systems
• Software development to MISRA C coding standards and guidelines
• Authoring required documentation, including requirements specifications, technical reports, test specifications, user manuals, work instructions, etc.
• Bench testing and practical validation of software functionality and safety requirements
• A history of interfacing with external stakeholders (e.g. customers or suppliers) for dealing with technical queries and resolving technical issues

Desired: It would be beneficial if the applicant has experience in the following areas:

• Automotive communications protocols e.g. CAN, CAN-FD, Flexray, UDS, OBD, J1939 etc.
• Development of low-level drivers and software for xEV components e.g. BMS, inverters, DC/DC converters, etc.
• Familiarity with Automotive SPICE development framework
• Use of standard automotive diagnostics and calibration tools
• The application of systems and software modelling languages (e.g. UML, SysML) and tools (e.g. Simulink, Targetlink)

Key Aspects of the role:

• Provide technical delivery of embedded software activities
• Creation and management of software requirements
• Architectural design of the software
• Development and testing of embedded C code
• Integration of application and base software
• Support system integration activities, and provide debugging capability during development
• Interface with customers and suppliers
• Work closely with other engineering teams like hardware electronics or controls