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About the Role
We are working with an established engineering organisation that is seeking an experienced Embedded Software & Security Consultant to support a significant embedded systems development and modernisation programme.
This is a hands-on technical role involving embedded firmware development, embedded security, hardware/software integration, debugging and development tooling.
The successful consultant will work closely with an experienced engineering team to investigate and improve an established embedded platform, address technical and security requirements, and contribute to ongoing platform and software development activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and troubleshoot embedded C/C++ firmware.
- Work with ARM-based microcontrollers and low-level hardware interfaces.
- Develop and maintain RTOS and bare-metal software.
- Work with interrupts, concurrency and timing-critical embedded applications.
- Support implementation of embedded security controls.
- Work with cryptographic functionality, key management and secure configuration.
- Investigate and resolve complex firmware and hardware/software integration issues.
- Undertake on-target debugging using JTAG, SWD and appropriate instrumentation.
- Work with embedded build systems and cross-compilation toolchains.
- Support development and improvement of embedded development and release processes.
- Contribute to platform modernisation and migration activities.
- Support secure firmware development, including areas such as secure boot and firmware signing.
- Work collaboratively with engineering teams to identify technical risks, dependencies and practical solutions. xsabvtc
- Produce clear technical documentation where required.
Essential Skills & Experience We are looking for candidates with strong practical experience in:
- Embedded C/C++ development
- ARM-based microcontrollers
- RTOS and/or bare-metal development
- Low-level peripheral configuration
- Interrupts, concurrency and timing-critical systems
- Embedded security fundamentals
- Cryptography and key management
- Secure configuration/storage
- JTAG and/or SWD debugging
- ARM-based cross-compilation toolchains
- Embedded build systems
- Hardware/software integration
- Firmware troubleshooting and fault investigation
Desirable Experience Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
- Renesas or other ARM MCU platforms
- Embedded platform migration or modernisation
- Secure boot and firmware signing
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Embedded Software & Security Consultant Contract Contract Location Bournemouth employer: ZENOVO
Zenovo is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Bristol City Centre, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and technical leadership within the Automotive/Medical Verification team. Our commitment to rigorous safety standards and a supportive culture ensures that our employees are empowered to excel in their roles while enjoying competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.
