Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer – C/C++ | ARM | RTOS

Sedgefield, County Durham | Hybrid working

£65,000–£75,000, depending on experience

We’re recruiting an Embedded Software Engineer for a growing technology company developing advanced RF and communications systems for the Space, Aerospace, Defence and Telecommunications sectors.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary engineering team and develop embedded software for complex electronic products, working closely with hardware, FPGA, RF and systems engineers throughout the full development lifecycle.

The role

• Develop embedded software in C/C++ for ARM-based microcontrollers
• Work across bare-metal and RTOS environments, including FreeRTOS and Zephyr
• Bring up and debug new prototype hardware
• Develop embedded communications using Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I²C, UART and RS422
• Support networking functionality such as TCP/IP, REST APIs and SNMP
• Integrate software with RF, FPGA and electronic hardware
• Troubleshoot embedded software, networking and system-level issues
• Contribute from initial concept through to production and manufacture

What we’re looking for

• Strong commercial embedded C/C++ experience
• Experience with bare-metal systems and/or an RTOS
• ARM Cortex microcontroller experience
• Practical hardware bring-up and debugging skills
• Knowledge of embedded communication protocols
• A relevant degree or equivalent commercial experience

Experience with STM32, Zephyr, FreeRTOS, TCP/IP, secure bootloaders, firmware updates, Python, MISRA or RF systems would be beneficial but isn’t essential.

Benefits

• Salary of £65,000 - £75,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working
• 37.5-hour working week
• 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays
• Option to purchase five additional holiday days
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance and income protection
• SAYE share scheme
• EV and Cycle to Work schemes
• Volunteering day
• Career development and training opportunities

You don’t need to meet every desirable requirement. If you have a strong embedded software background and want to work on technically challenging products, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Octagon Group for a confidential conversation.