Overview
In this role you will drive hands-on Zephyr-based embedded software development for high-performance RF and communications products. You will work closely with RF, FPGA, and hardware teams to deliver solutions from prototype to volume manufacture. The position spans bare-metal, embedded Linux, and secure communications, offering impact across the full development lifecycle in a Cambridge, hybrid setting. You will tackle integration, debugging, and optimization on resource-constrained systems, shaping outcomes for telecom, space, and defence applications. This opportunity combines technical depth with cross-functional collaboration in a mission-driven tech environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Zephyr-based embedded software and firmware
- Collaborate with RF, FPGA and hardware engineers across the full development lifecycle
- Prototype development, hardware/software integration, and debugging
- Work with embedded communication interfaces such as CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, RS422
- Troubleshoot using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related tools
- Evaluate and contribute to embedded Linux, Yocto, bare-metal firmware, or RTOS options
- Support secure communications concepts and secure firmware update discussions (advantageous)
Key requirements
- Strong experience with Zephyr for low-level embedded software and firmware
- Excellent C/C++ programming skills with optimization for constrained systems
- Prototype board bring-up and hardware/software integration and debugging
- Experience with CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, RS422 interfaces
- Robust debugging skills using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
- Experience with embedded Linux, Yocto, bare-metal firmware or RTOS platforms (beneficial)
- Knowledge of secure communications, authentication, encryption or secure firmware updates (advantageous)
- collaboration with cross-functional teams
- strong problem-solving mindset
- attention to detail
- Zephyr-based embedded software
- C/C++ programming
- prototype board bring-up
Zephyr Embedded Software Engineer employer: Intellectual Capital Resources
Join a dynamic team where innovation meets collaboration, as we empower our Opto Mechanical Engineers to transform cutting-edge optical concepts into tangible products. Our supportive work culture fosters continuous learning and professional growth, with hands-on opportunities in a state-of-the-art laboratory environment. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits and a chance to work alongside industry experts, making this an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Intellectual Capital Resources Recruitment Team
