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Principal / Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Introduction
From rugged off-highway construction vehicles to advanced automotive systems and high-volume consumer electronics, our technology operates in the most demanding environments on earth. We are seeking a precision-driven Embedded Software Engineer with a mastery of the C language to join our world-class team
In this role, you will own the development of low-level, high-reliability firmware, ensuring our rugged control systems and electronic products perform flawlessly when it matters most.
Key responsibilities
- Shape technical strategy: Advise engineering management on the technical direction for the software department
- Drive multi-project execution: Lead the architecture, system design, and technical delivery of multiple concurrent product lines.
- Mentor & grow talent: Formally mentor junior engineers and identify training needs across the wider department.
- Influence business growth: Uncover new commercial opportunities and contribute to strategic technical roadmaps.
- Solve complex problems: Analyse high-level issues to implement permanent, strategic, long-term technical solutions.
- Manage team deliverables: Oversee resource allocation and day-to-day tasks for the projects you work on.
- Lead project delivery: Own the technical execution and discipline-specific architecture for major single product projects.
- Client-facing ownership: Act as the primary technical point of contact for international and domestic customers.
- Commercial awareness: Support new business proposals and scope out-of-scope variations for customer variations.
- Guide the team: Provide technical guidance, support, and constructive performance feedback for junior team members.
- Root-cause engineering: Diagnose complex engineering failures to deliver robust, permanent resolutions.
Skills and qualifications required
To be successful at Pektron, you must bring a solid foundation in low-level development:
- Embedded Programming: Mastery of the C language for 8-bit and 32-bit microprocessors.
- Hardware Interfacing: Experience writing low-level drivers for CPU peripherals and external hardware.
- Problem Solving: Exceptional fault diagnosis, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Code Quality: Practical use of version control systems alongside static analysis and code metrics tools.
- Communication: High proficiency in English (minimum IELTS 7 or SELT B1 equivalent) for clear technical documentation.
Desirable Attributes (Advantageous to Have)
We do not expect you to have all of these, but experience in any of the following fields would be an advantage.
- Automotive Tech: Knowledge of MISRA C rules, and ISO 26262 (ASIL-B) safety standards.
- Networking Protocols: Experience with CAN, LIN and Ethernet communications.
- Industry Tooling: Hands-on experience with Vector vehicle networking tools like CANoe or CANalyzer .
- Systems & Displays: Background in real-time control, software architecture, graphic processors, or driving TFT displays .
- Modelling & Frameworks: Familiarity with UML, Matlab, Simulink, or ASPICE / CMMI frameworks.
- General Dev: Basic analogue/digital electronic design or secondary programming experience (C++, Linux/Windows).
- Mobility: Ability to travel freely to support key international clients in the US and Europe.
What We Offer (Benefits & Perks)
We value our engineers and provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wealth, and professional growth:
- Competitive Salary: Attractive salary dependent upon your current experience level.
- Financial Peace of Mind: Yearly pay reviews, a company pension scheme, and comprehensive life insurance.
- Health & Wellbeing: BUPA healthcare and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
- Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Flexible 39-Hour Week: Control your day with flexible start and finish times around our core hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm core hours.
- Friday: Early finish with core hours from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
- Career Enhancement: Funding for professional training and further education, including full financial support and mentorship to attain professional engineering memberships.
- Commuting & Relocation: Free on-site parking, excellent public transport links, a cycle-to-work scheme, and financial relocation assistance for candidates moving to the area.
