Senior Embedded Software Engineer

3 days ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Wave Recruitment Full time

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Embedded Systems and Automated Test Equipment


Location: Wellington, Somerset (Hybrid/Flexible Working Options Available)

Salary: £55,000


About the Role:


We’re searching for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a well-established engineering team working on the development and enhancement of embedded software for advanced automated test equipment.


The company has a strong presence in the aerospace, rail, and oil & gas industries, with a reputation for innovation and high-quality systems used worldwide. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll contribute and own projects in the design, coding, and testing of software for products.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Design, develop, and verify embedded software for complex testing equipment
  • Collaborate on code reviews and contribute high-quality, maintainable code
  • Write and maintain unit tests to ensure software reliability and performance
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system and performance issues
  • Provide technical estimates on project scope, time, and cost
  • Assist in evaluating technical specifications and ensure accuracy


Essential Skills & Experience:


  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in embedded software development
  • Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Expertise in bare-metal Embedded C/C++ development for ARM Cortex-M
  • Experience with Git version control and Python
  • Proficiency with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet)
  • Strong understanding of architectural design and documentation (ICD, mapping, flow diagrams)
  • Experience in generating and executing test and qualification specifications


Desirable Skills:


  • Electronics design and debugging experience
  • Familiarity with CMake project management and the GCC toolchain
  • Experience with Linux development and DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, CI, test automation)


Additional Opportunities:


  • Occasional travel to customer sites to support service issues and installations, which may include international locations.
  • Collaboration with sales and service teams to support project and customer needs.


Benefits Include:


  • 25 days holiday + UK bank holidays
  • Matched pension scheme up to 8%
  • Technology voucher scheme and professional membership fees
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay, sick pay, and death-in-service coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounts on various platforms, on-site parking, and more


Work Environment & Hours:


This role is primarily based in Wellington, Somerset, with flexibility for hybrid working arrangements. Standard office hours are Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Fridays. Occasional overtime and travel may be required.


If you’re ready to take on a challenging role where you’ll have autonomy and impact on the development of cutting-edge technology, we’d love to hear from you.


Apply now to discuss joining this team.



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