Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

We are working with a leading manufacture who specialise in developing products with advanced electronics that provide safety solutions for a range of different industries.

They are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer who is passionate about developing prototype systems that will move this business forward in to the new Industry 4.0 era.

As an Embedded Systems Engineer, you will be heavily involved in all design aspects from the initial concepts through to product release and will be charged with writing code.

If you’re looking to work for a company that will give you the autonomy to deliver excellent systems, develop new ideas, and push you to continuously improve and learn new languages, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Executing full lifecycle software development, from test to release, in accordance with industrial safety standards (IEC 61508, SIL2)
• Producing specifications and determine operational feasibility
• Programming modular, testable, efficient code
• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures (in line with IEC 61508 and any other applicable standards)
• Assist with system architecture at product specification phase (in collaboration with the rest of the Engineering team)
• Write and maintain all required documentation for relevant standards
• Assist with hardware design (schematic and layout)

Person Specification

Essential

• BEng or BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field
• Proven work experience as an Engineer (Firmware, Embedded Software or Electronics)
• Proficient in Embedded C
• Some experience in schematic design (Preferably Altium Designer)
• Basic understanding of unit testing, ideally using Python

Desirable

• Experience with designing software and/or hardware to IEC61508 Functional Safety standards
• Experience with the internet of things (IOT and/or Industrial IOT)
• Familiarity with serial protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, Ethernet IP etc
• Experience with hazardous area standards such as IECEx Intrinsic Safety (IEC 60079-11)

Pay and Benefits

• Up to £60,000
• 25 days holiday
• Birthday off
• Pension Scheme – 5% contribution
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Company performance bonus