Embedded Software Engineer

2 weeks ago

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Smiths Detection Full time

12 month FTC - Embedded Software Engineer

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, testing and integration of software for embedded systems forming part of Smiths Detection's next generation of chemical and explosive trace detection products. You will be part of an Agile software team of 3 to 4 engineers reporting to a software team leader.

Our Hemel Hempstead site employs 280 people across all disciplines and is the Smiths Detection Centre of Excellence for chemical detectors including our highly successful Lightweight Chemical Detector (LCD) and IONSCAN 600 products.

This is a hybrid role, but the minimum expectation is that you will be site based 3 days a week.

What you'll do -

  • Design, implement, and test software for embedded systems.
  • Develop software in C++ running on ARM Cortex M33 Microcontrollers
  • Develop software for Azure RTOS (ThreadX) including FileX, GUIX and USBX
  • Use Jira for task assignment, reporting and defect tracking.
  • Use mcuXpresso IDE for development.
  • Interpret and contribute to UML based architectural designs.
  • Collaborate with software and firmware engineers to integrate and test software running on prototype and production standard hardware.
  • Develop and maintain software architecture, interfaces, and documentation.
  • Participate in design reviews and code reviews.
  • Investigate and debug issues.

What you'll definitely need -

  • At least 5 years of experience in software development for embedded systems
  • Strong programming skills in C and C++
  • Experience with embedded development tools and processes
  • Experience with embedded system design, including knowledge of hardware components and interfaces.
  • Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or USB
  • Experience with software debugging tools and techniques, including JTAG
  • Experience with embedded RTOS (Keil RTX, FreeRTOS, ThreadX)
  • Experience with IDEs such as Keil uVision, Freescale CodeWarrior, STM32cubeIDE or NXP MCUxpresso.
  • Experience of working with Armv8-M, ARM Cortex-M4, ARM Cortex-M33 or STM32
  • Must be BPSS cleared on joining and capable of obtaining SC security clearance.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Competent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
  • Regular on-site presence at our Hemel Hempstead site will be expected due to the need for close interaction with target hardware.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. We have several employee-led Employee Resources Groups (, Black Employees Network, Veterans, Pride Network) providing support, enhancing career development, and contributing to personal development in the work environment and beyond.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website

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