Embedded Software Engineer in Melbourn

We are looking for an embedded software engineer with full lifecycle development experience in modern embedded software systems. You will be called upon to develop products from concept through to mass production. This role will include consumer product development as its focus, you will also have the opportunity to work within other sectors such as medical, life sciences and defence. Sharing ideas across sectors is embedded within our way of working.

Technical Skills

• A proven track record of developing and implementing software for embedded systems using modern professional workflows.
• Expert C/C++/Rust programmer and good experience with Python (Other language experience beneficial).
• Practitioner in a range of embedded platforms – these could include RTOS (Zephyr OS), embedded Linux and bare‑metal, on a range of different hardware microcontrollers and multi‑core SoCs.
• Practitioner of Test Driven Development methodologies and experienced with both automated and manual testing techniques.
• Experience with CI/CD methodologies is beneficial.
• Well versed in a breadth of communications protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Bluetooth, WiFi etc.
• Demonstrable experience generating software design documentation.
• Comfortable using device datasheets and an understanding of digital electronics and schematics.
• Experienced with full product lifecycle development from concept generation through to product launch and in‑field maintenance/improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable explaining complex engineering concepts to both a technical and non‑technical audience.

Qualities

• Someone not afraid to be ‘Hands‑on’ and work with the team to work through challenges.
• Energy and enthusiasm to take on unfamiliar challenges, coupled with the ability to innovate and think freely.
• Enthusiasm to help build the careers of our less experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• This is a challenging role, so we expect experience to be reinforced by a strong academic background.
• Degree qualified – a good degree in electronic engineering or a related subject from a leading university.
• The ability to gain UK SC security clearance if not already acquired (in practice, this requires sole UK nationality).

Benefits

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family.
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• PA share ownership.
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Accommodations and Adjustments

Adjustments or accommodations – Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on hr@unitedstatesdigital.space.