Software Engineer - Hardware / Test Systems
Location: Kirkcaldy
On-site: 5 days per week
Contract: 12-month fixed-term (strong chance of permanent)
Salary: Circa £45,000 + benefits
An established global engineering business is hiring a hands‑on Software Engineer to join a specialist team developing automated test systems used in real‑world production environments.
This role sits within a practical engineering team where software directly controls physical hardware. The systems developed are used to test and validate electronic devices before they are redeployed.
The Role
* Develop and maintain software applications used in automated test environments
* Integrate software with physical hardware, including devices, interfaces, and actuators
* Migrate existing applications onto newer hardware platforms
* Support multiple test systems across European sites
* Work closely with software and hardware engineers on‑site
This is a delivery‑focused engineering role, not a leadership or architecture position.
Tech Environment
* C, C++, Python (core)
* Some C#
* Basic SQL
* Device communication via SSH and Telnet
* Hardware interaction using USB, single‑board computers, and actuators
About You
* Junior to early mid‑level Software Engineer
* About 1–3 years' commercial experience
* Experience integrating software with hardware is highly desirable
* Comfortable learning new technologies in a practical environment
* Not suitable for graduates
Working Pattern
* Fully on‑site role in Kirkcaldy
* Occasional short travel to European locations for system commissioning
Package
* 12-month fixed‑term contract
* Salary around £45,000
* Full employee benefits and annual leave
* Strong potential to convert to permanent after 12 months
This role suits someone who enjoys seeing their code control real‑world systems and wants hands‑on engineering experience in a stable, long‑established environment.
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