Senior Embedded Software Engineer

6 days ago


Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Smiths Detection Full time

About Us

Smiths Detection is a leading provider of threat detection and screening solutions, safeguarding people, business, and infrastructure with the latest innovations and technology for aviation, ports, borders, defense, and security across 55 countries.

Our team is 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

About You

  1. At least 5 years of experience in software development for embedded systems
  2. Strong programming skills in C and C++
  3. Experience with embedded development tools and processes
  4. Experience with embedded system design, including knowledge of hardware components and interfaces
  5. Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or USB
  6. Experience with software debugging tools and techniques, including JTAG
  7. Experience with embedded RTOS (Keil RTX, FreeRTOS, ThreadX)
  8. Experience with IDEs such as Keil uVision, Freescale CodeWarrior, STM32cubeIDE, or NXP MCUxpresso
  9. Experience of working with Armv8-M, ARM Cortex-M4, ARM Cortex-M33, or STM32
  10. Must be BPSS cleared on joining and capable of obtaining SC security clearance
  11. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  12. Competent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely
  13. 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.

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 (www.smithsdetection.com/careers) or LinkedIn



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