Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer
Southeast Kent
£competitive, negotiable + generous bens
Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
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Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is supporting a well-established, engineering-led technology business operating within a highly regulated, quality-critical environment. The organisation has grown steadily, invests heavily in its engineering capability and is known for strong retention and internal progression.
This is a key hire within the software function, offering the opportunity to work on high-integrity embedded and firmware systems while helping shape testing, validation and best practice across the wider engineering team.
The Role
Develop, test and maintain embedded software and firmware across multiple product lines
Design and contribute to structured test and validation strategies for embedded and application-level code
Translate technical requirements into robust, traceable software solutions
Carry out verification and validation activities, documenting results clearly
Collaborate closely with electronics, mechanical and systems engineers
Support investigations, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in design reviews, stand-ups and wider engineering discussions
About You
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline
Strong experience in embedded software, firmware or low-level software development
Background in software testing, validation or verification
Good working knowledge of C, C++ and/or C#
Experience writing test requirements and building structured test environments
Familiarity with version control, documentation standards and software lifecycle processes
Methodical, organised and detail-focused approach
Able to work independently, take ownership and communicate effectively across disciplines
Why Join?
Significant ongoing investment in engineering capability and tooling
Stable environment with a strong focus on quality and best practice
Opportunity to directly influence processes and standards
Collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering team
Supportive leadership with a long-term view
Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history