Job Description:

We’re working with an established, international manufacturing business based in Newhaven, who are looking to bring in an experienced Embedded Systems Developer to join their Software Engineering team.

This is a hands-on role, where you’ll be involved across the full product lifecycle - from low-level firmware development through to system integration and testing - working on real-world, hardware-based products.

You’ll take responsibility for designing, developing and maintaining embedded software and firmware, working closely with hardware, firmware and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, high-performance solutions.

As an Embedded Systems Developer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing embedded software in C / C++ (and some C# where required)
• Writing low-level firmware (drivers, peripherals, comms interfaces)
• Supporting board bring-up and hardware/software integration
• Carrying out unit, integration and system-level testing
• Debugging and resolving complex hardware/software issues
• Contributing to design reviews and technical discussions
• Producing clear technical documentation and following best practice standards

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in embedded systems development (ideally within a manufacturing environment)
• Strong programming skills in C / C++ (C# beneficial)
• Experience with microcontroller architectures (e.g. ARM, Atmel)
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as:
  • USB
  • TCP/IP
  • UART, I2C, SPI
  • Bluetooth LE / wireless technologies
• Experience working with Linux and/or Windows OS platforms
• Familiarity with Git or other source control tools
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in embedded systems development or equivalent

Benefits, Hours & Salary:

• Up to £60,000 (dependent on experience & qualifications)
• Full time, permanent role – based in Newhaven
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health cash plan scheme

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.