Nicholas Howard is currently recruiting for an Embedded Software Engineer to join a highly skilled product development team working on advanced real‑time embedded systems and associated software tools.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware, developing robust software for microprocessor and SoC-based systems, and contributing to the full product lifecycle—from concept and design through to implementation and testing.
The Role
You will be part of a collaborative engineering team developing complex embedded solutions, with a strong focus on real‑time control, sensing applications, and system integration.
Core responsibilities include:
* Development of embedded software for real‑time control and sensing systems
* Working with on‑board and SoC‑based platforms
* Supporting system design through requirements analysis and implementation
* Hardware‑level debugging and validation of embedded systems
* Development of Windows‑based GUI and test applications to support embedded platforms
* Close collaboration with hardware and software engineers across the full product lifecycle
Key Technologies & Platforms
* Embedded C programming (real‑time systems)
* Microcontrollers and SoCs including:
o Xilinx Zynq-7000 SoC
o Texas Instruments MSP430
o Renesas RX microcontroller
* Windows application development in C#
* Microsoft Visual Studio
* Hardware debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers)
* Optional exposure to embedded Linux environments
About You
We are looking for an engineer who is passionate about building high‑quality embedded systems and enjoys solving complex technical challenges.
Essential skills
* Strong experience in embedded software development
* Proficient in C programming (minimum 2 years' experience)
* Experience with Windows application development (C# preferred)
* Hands‑on hardware debugging and system testing experience
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent experience
Desirable
* Experience with digital control systems or control theory
* Exposure to video systems or signal processing
* Familiarity with Linux‑based embedded development
Security Clearance Requirement
Please note: Candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo Security Clearance (SC) vetting as part of the onboarding process. Eligibility typically requires continuous UK residency for the past 5 years and a clean criminal record.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on technically challenging embedded systems in a collaborative engineering environment where quality, innovation, and problem‑solving are at the core of everything you do.
You will gain exposure to a wide range of embedded platforms and contribute directly to real‑world engineering solutions.
To Apply
To apply or learn more, please contact Nicholas Howard with your CV and availability for a confidential discussion
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