Contract Embedded Software Engineer – Remote / Sheffield – £60-70p/h Outside IR35
Location: Fully Remote (UK-based only), occasional visits to Sheffield
Rate: £60-70 per hour (Outside IR35)
Duration: 6-12 months
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
An exciting contract opportunity has opened for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the delivery of next-generation embedded platforms in the aerospace security and IoT sectors. The company is based near Sheffield but the role is predominantly remote.
You'll join a collaborative team working on low-level embedded C/C++ development, focusing on real-time performance and robust hardware integration.
Key Skills Required:
* Embedded C/C++ for ARM Cortex or STM32
* Real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
* Bare-metal and low-level driver development
* Serial comms: I2C, SPI, UART
* Version control (Git) and debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
Nice to Have:
* Experience with secure boot / OTA updates
* Previous work in aerospace, automotive, or defence
* Familiarity with Python or scripting for test automation
If you have the skills required for this Embedded Software Engineer role please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV