Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer Southeast Kent £competitive, negotiable generous bens Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE. VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED. 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