Embedded software engineer (contract - outside ir35)

Job Title: Embedded Software Consultant - Maritime Tech
Location: Remote (occasional on-site meets in South East)
Type: Contract
Rate: £55-£65 / hour (Outside IR35)

We're partnered with an innovative engineering company based in Kent, who are looking for a Embedded Software Consultant to assist with existing projects amongst an existing team Embedded Software Engineers.

Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement embedded software in C/C++ on real-time operating systems.
* Collaborate with hardware, systems, and QA teams to ensure integration and reliability.
* Drive best practices in code quality, documentation, and testing (e.g., MISRA compliance, CI/CD pipelines).
* Take ownership of sprint planning, code reviews, debugging, and performance optimisation.
Essential Experience & Skills:
* Proven experience leading embedded software development teams.
* Strong C/C++ skills and deep understanding of RTOS and low-level firmware.
* Hands-on experience with hardware interfaces and protocols (SPI, UART, I2C, CAN).
* Familiarity with embedded security, version control, and build/test automation.
* Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement.
Desirable: