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Embedded Software Engineer
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and integration of embedded software for next-generation chemical and explosive trace detection products. Working within an Agile team of 4 to 6 engineers, you will collaborate closely with software and firmware engineers to deliver robust software solutions running on ARM Cortex M33 microcontrollers and FreeRTOS real-time operating systems. Your role includes interpreting UML-based architectural designs, participating in design and code reviews, debugging, and maintaining software architecture and documentation. A regular on-site presence at the Hemel Hempstead site is required to facilitate close interaction with prototype and production hardware. Security clearance (BPSS on joining and eligibility for SC clearance) is mandatory.
Skills:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in embedded software development
Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming
Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (Armv8-M, Cortex-M4, Cortex-M33, STM32)
Familiarity with embedded real-time operating systems, especially FreeRTOS (also Keil RTX, ThreadX)
Knowledge of embedded system design including hardware components and interfaces
Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB
Proficient in embedded debugging tools and techniques, including JTAG
Experience with embedded development IDEs such as NXP MCUxpresso, Keil uVision, Freescale CodeWarrior, STM32CubeIDE
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Software/Tools:
C, C++
FreeRTOS and other embedded RTOS
MCUxpresso IDE, Keil uVision, STM32CubeIDE, Freescale CodeWarrior
Jira for task and defect management
UML for architectural design interpretation
Certifications & Standards:
BPSS clearance required on joining
Eligibility to obtain SC security clearance
This role demands a technically skilled engineer with a strong embedded systems background, capable of working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of software quality and security compliance.
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