Embedded And Systems Software Engineer

Role Purpose

We are seeking an Embedded & Systems Software Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and evolution of software used within our industrial machinery and control systems.

This role is focused on embedded, close-to-hardware, and engineering-led software, supporting the full lifecycle from development through testing, commissioning, and ongoing improvement. The position is integrated with the wider engineering team and plays a key role in ensuring reliable, well-documented, and supportable systems.

Key Responsibilities

Embedded Software Development

• Develop, maintain, and support embedded software for industrial machinery and control systems
• Work with microcontrollers and embedded platforms to implement reliable, real-time behaviour
• Support firmware updates, enhancements, and fault resolution

Systems Integration & Testing

• Integrate embedded software with electrical, mechanical, and control system components
• Support system testing, validation, and commissioning activities
• Assist with fault diagnosis and root cause analysis on live systems

Engineering Software & Tools

• Develop internal tools, utilities, or scripts to support engineering, test, and production activities
• Support flexible software requirements that do not fit standard product development
• Assist in improving engineering workflows through automation and tooling

Documentation & Standards

• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation for embedded software and interfaces
• Support the development and adherence to software and engineering standards
• Contribute to knowledge capture and continuity across systems

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in embedded or systems software development
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, or similar low-level languages
• Experience working with microcontrollers and embedded hardware
• Understanding of real-time systems and hardware constraints
• Ability to work hands-on with hardware, schematics, and test equipment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
• Experience of working with source code management tools such as SVN / GIT

Desirable

• Experience in industrial machinery, automation, or control systems
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. CAN, Modbus, Ethernet)
• Exposure to Linux-based embedded systems
• Experience supporting software across development, testing, and field deployment
• Experience of working with embedded Real Time Operating Systems such as FreeRTOS
• Experience of working with microcontrollers from Microchip, ST and NXP

Personal Attributes

• Practical and methodical approach to engineering problems
• Comfortable balancing desk-based development with hands-on engineering work
• Able to adapt to varied and evolving technical challenges
• Clear and structured communicator within multidisciplinary teams

What We Offer

• A technically hands-on role working on real industrial machinery
• Close collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers
• A stable internal engineering position with long-term scope
• Competitive salary based on experience