Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Negotiable DOE
Benefits: 12% Pension contribution, Private Medical Insurance, Bonus, 25 days holiday, Free lunch!
We have an exciting opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer to join an ambitious, innovative, technology & product development company who deliver solutions for the UK’s defence and homeland security. The opportunity will present you with the environment to realise your potential and grow with the business. The company are in an exciting period, working on state-of-the-art technology and developing new client relationships.
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you could be at the forefront of this innovation race by helping to protect the UK from the latest technological and cyber threats.
Your work will have a real-world impact. You’ll get to explore pioneering concepts by collaborating with elite multi-disciplinary teams of highly educated and skilled scientists, engineers, and designers. It’s a fantastically challenging, varied and agile role. You’ll see ideas become a reality through the development of prototypes using a rapid approach to design and implementation.
Using C and at least one other language as appropriate for prototyping or test harness creation (such as C#, C++, Java, MATLAB, PHP, Python or Simulink) you’ll get to develop embedded software for new inventions and cutting-edge technology. Through the whole product life cycle, you’ll capture, design, develop, document, test, and deliver through to the prototype production. This will use all your experimental and problem-solving skills.
You’ll get to enjoy a broad range of technically demanding projects with the freedom to find solutions with the support of highly capable and intelligent colleagues.
Embedded Software Engineer Essential Skills and Qualifications:
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A strong degree in Software Engineering, or a related discipline. Post Degree qualifications are desirable
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Fluent in the use of C for embedded systems and can use at least one other high-level language
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A broader understanding of science and engineering disciplines will prove useful
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Professional experience that demonstrates an ability to lead and a drive to succeed
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A desire to improve the quality of your work, to develop new skills and to take on increasing responsibilities
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You will need to be eligible for UK security clearance.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to secure a challenging and rewarding position as an Embedded Software Engineer with a company developing world leading technology solutions. You will be offered the chance to develop and progress your career in an end-to-end project delivery environment.
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