Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer – SPX Radiodetection, Bristol (Hybrid Role)

Are you passionate about embedded software development? Do you want to be part of a cutting-edge engineering team working on innovative locator products? SPX Radiodetection is looking for a talented Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our multidisciplinary Bristol-based team.

About the Role

You\’ll play a vital role in designing, developing, and maintaining embedded firmware for our real-time, DSP-focused hardware platforms. This is a hybrid position, with office days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, offering a great work-life balance. You\’ll work on both sustaining existing products and exciting New Product Introductions (NPI).

What You\’ll Do

• Develop and debug embedded firmware using C/C++ on DSP and microcontroller platforms (e.g., TMS320, MSP430).
• Bring up, configure, and test DSP/microcontroller-based platforms through the full product lifecycle — from specification and prototyping to production and support.
• Work closely with hardware and test teams to resolve integration issues and improve product quality.
• Investigate and resolve firmware issues found during testing, production, or in the field.
• Provide accurate effort estimations, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to research and innovation projects to push the boundaries of locator technology.
• Participate in technical peer reviews to maintain high code quality and standards.

What We\’re Looking For

• Experience in embedded firmware design.
• Strong C/C++ skills for real-time, embedded development with experience in device driver and peripheral code debugging.
• Solid understanding of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, with experience in driver development.
• Experience with wired communications such as USB and device interfacing via UART, I2C, SPI.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and issue tracking tools (JIRA).
• Experience using embedded design tools such as Code Composer Studio or Visual Studio.
• Experience with embedded Qt for microcontroller units (non-Linux) is highly desirable.

Bonus Skills:
Wireless protocols (GSM, WiFi), bootloader development, GNSS/GPS technologies, Agile methodologies, signal processing, embedded Linux, Qt/QML, Android development, and continuous integration (e.g., Jenkins).

Why Join SPX Radiodetection?

As a permanent member of our team, you\’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary with an annual bonus scheme
• 25 days\’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days
• Employer pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme and free parking
• Electric car scheme
• A supportive hybrid working environment based in Bristol

Ready to take your embedded engineering career to the next level? Apply now and join SPX Radiodetection, where innovation meets impact.