Embedded Software Engineer in Hemel Hempstead

Duties

• Assist in the design, implementation and debugging of embedded software components using C / C++ within RTOS & Linux environment.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to understand system requirements and constraints.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing and integration testing to ensure software quality.
• Maintain and update existing codebases under supervision.
• Document software designs, test results and technical decisions clearly and concisely.
• Learn and apply software development processes including version control, issue tracking and CI / CD pipelines.
• Engage in sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives as part of an Agile development team.
• Seek feedback and actively participate in technical discussions and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software / Systems programming (or up to 2 years of equivalent practical experience).
• Familiarity with C / C++ programming and basic understanding of embedded systems.
• Exposure to microcontrollers, peripherals, debugging tools & equipment (e.g. JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn from feedback.
• Competent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Must be able to obtain BPSS clearance on joining and capable of obtaining SC security clearance.
• Regular on-site presence at our Hemel Hempstead site will be expected due to the need for close interaction with target hardware.

Desirable

• Internship or academic project experience involving embedded software.
• Exposure to RTOS concepts and / or real-time constraints.
• Basic knowledge of communication protocols (e.g. I2C, SPI, UART).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python) for test automation or tooling.

Additional Information

Join us and we'll help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective. Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate, support and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website.