At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge embedded software for safety-critical products.
- Company: Innovative engineering business in the North East with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, strong benefits package, and hybrid working after onboarding.
- Other info: Join a stable, growing business with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Lead impactful projects and work on technically challenging systems across various sectors.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in embedded software development, proficient in C/C++, and team leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
An established and innovative engineering business based in the North East is looking to appoint a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to play a key role in the development of next-generation embedded systems. This position offers the opportunity to work on highly technical, safety-critical products used across industrial, environmental, and defence sectors.
You’ll be joining a collaborative R&D team, taking technical ownership of embedded software design and contributing to wider system architecture alongside hardware and electronics teams. The business offers a hybrid working setup after the initial onboarding phase (typically 3 months).
The Role:
- Design and develop embedded software solutions aligned with product requirements
- Contribute to and review system and software architecture
- Accurately estimate work and deliver projects to agreed timelines
- Lead and coordinate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams
- Ensure code quality, robustness, and maintainability across the full lifecycle
- Drive continuous improvement across tools, standards, and team processes
- Promote a culture of collaboration and technical excellence across the team
Your Background:
- Proven experience (3+ years) in embedded firmware/software development
- Proficient in C/C++ for embedded platforms
- Experienced with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN)
- Capable of leading technical workstreams and defining requirements
- Eligible to undergo security clearance (for sensitive project work)
- Degree qualified in Electronics, Computer Science, or related discipline
Desirable (But Not Essential):
- Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (preferably STM32)
- Knowledge of RTOS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS)
- Exposure to desktop application development (e.g., C#, Java, Python)
- Unit testing frameworks and methodologies
- PLC programming (especially Siemens)
- Awareness of functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508)
- Ability to read and understand circuit schematics
- Experience with verification and validation testing processes
What’s on Offer:
- Opportunity to work on technically challenging and impactful projects
- Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
- Stable, growing business with long-term product roadmap
- Strong remuneration and benefits package
If you're an experienced embedded software engineer looking to lead impactful projects within a dynamic engineering team, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to Tom Johnson from Certain Advantage - Ref: 78231
Senior Embedded Software engineer Senior Embedded Software engineer in Middlesbrough employer: Certain Advantage
As a leading Defence Organisation located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. With a focus on employee growth, we offer long-term contract opportunities and competitive rates, alongside a unique 4-day working week that promotes work-life balance. Join us to be part of a team that is at the forefront of technology, delivering exceptional software solutions in a dynamic and supportive environment.
