£Competitive Salary + 25 days holiday + Private Healthcare + 5% Pension + Life Assurance Full-time | Permanent | On-site
Join a world leader in subsea robotics and engineering innovation. This is a hands-on Embedded Systems Engineer role with a global manufacturer that designs and builds high-performance ROVs, trenchers, and rescue systems from their North Yorkshire site. If you’re an engineer who enjoys end-to-end product development and seeing your designs come to life in demanding real-world environments—this is a rare opportunity to work on tech that’s pushing the limits under the ocean. Expect excellent benefits, a collaborative engineering culture, and long-term career prospects.
The successful Embedded Systems Engineer will be responsible for:
Leading embedded design work from concept to manufacture, balancing both electronics and firmware development
Designing control systems and developing microcontroller-based applications using C/C++
Prototyping and hands-on testing using breadboards, soldering, and diagnostic tools
Supporting real-time embedded applications within critical subsea environments
Collaborating with senior engineers on R&D and product improvement initiatives
Producing technical documentation, supporting production, and providing internal and external technical support
Contributing to new product ideas and mentoring junior engineers where appropriate
We’re looking for an Embedded Systems Engineer who can offer:
Strong embedded C/C++ programming skills – this is essential
Good understanding of electronics design (analogue/digital) and microcontroller programming
Familiarity with real-time control systems and communication protocols (e.g. RS232, RS485, I²C, SPI)
Practical experience with prototyping (breadboarding, soldering, hands-on debugging)
Bonus points for experience with C#, Python, Altium, or robotic control/HMI systems
The ability to work flexibly and cross-functionally within a small engineering team
Ideally 3+ years in an engineering design environment – but we’ll consider promising candidates with less experience too
You’ll be joining a globally recognised engineering group with a track record of delivering world-class products that perform in extreme environments. Based on-site at their Kirkbymoorside facility (with flexi-time options), you’ll enjoy:
~ A 37-hour working week, with early finish Fridays
~25 days holiday plus bank holidays
~ Private healthcare
~5% company pension contribution
~ Life assurance (2x salary)
~ Relocation support considered for the right candidate