Embedded Software Engineer
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Plymouth
Description
We are seeking a senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the Product Development team and contribute to embedded firmware development and hardware–software integration.
This is a hands‑on role, working closely with the Principal Engineer and Senior Hardware Engineer to translate system architecture into reliable embedded implementations across prototypes, demos, and product platforms.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++.
* Develop and maintain low-level drivers and application firmware.
* Support bootloader development and firmware update functionality.
* Implement firmware robustness, error handling, and recovery paths.
* Support firmware bring‑up on new hardware.
* Debug hardware/firmware issues involving power, clocks, interfaces, and timing.
* Work with schematics, PCBs, and lab equipment during development and debugging.
* Support validation and test readiness of embedded systems.
* Translate architectural intent into working embedded implementations.
* Take ownership of defined subsystems with appropriate guidance.
* Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge transfer.
* Support integration with test environments and higher-level software systems.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Background in Electronic Engineering or similar discipline.
* Experience in embedded software development (C/C++).
* Experience with microcontrollers (e.g. STM32 or similar).
* Experience with bare‑metal and/or RTOS-based systems.
* Comfortable reading schematics and understanding hardware design.
* Experience with board bring‑up and low‑level debugging.
* Experience using SWD/JTAG, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes.
* Understanding of common interfaces (USB, SPI, I²C/I3C, UART).
Benefits
* Pension scheme
* Private medical & dental insurance
* 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
* Free onsite meals
* Onsite gym
* Relocation support
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