Embedded Software Engineer

at  Industrial Design Consultancy

We are a leading design consultancy based in Datchet, renowned for delivering innovative, custom-engineered solutions across diverse industries. We are seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves working closely with clients and cross-functional teams to design, develop, and bring electronic products from concept to production. The position offers exciting challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge technology projects.

Responsibilities:

• Firmware Development: Architect, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontrollers (MCU), including STM32,NXP, nRF52 and other ARM Cortex based MCU/MPUs, using tools like IAR, Keil, or Eclipse IDE.
• Driver Development: Write low-level drivers for peripherals and integrate with various hardware components.
• Firmware Documentation: Prepare comprehensive documentation for firmware architecture, ensuring clarity for development and future updates.
• Version Control: Manage and track code using version control systems like Git for collaboration and code integrity.
• OTA Updates: Implement and manage over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates for embedded systems.
• RTOS Development: Develop and integrate real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, ThreadX, or SafeRTOS for time-critical applications.
• Embedded Linux: Develop embedded systems using Embedded Linux where necessary for more complex applications.
• Cloud Integration: Integrate embedded systems with cloud platforms for remote monitoring, control, and updates.
• GUI Development: Create intuitive user interfaces for embedded systems using GUI libraries such as TouchGFX, LVGL, or QT.
• FPGA Programming: Develop and implement FPGA solutions for complex processing tasks.
• Product Testing & Debugging: Conduct thorough validation and testing of prototypes to ensure they meet design specifications.
• Compliance & Regulatory Standards: Ensure designs comply with relevant regulatory standards such as IEC 62304 (medical device software lifecycle processes) and other applicable safety standards.

Requirements:

• Degree: A degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering.
• Firmware Expertise: Strong experience in embedded firmware design and programming for MCUs such as STM32, NXP, nRF52 or another ARM Cortex.
• Driver and System Development: Proficient in driver development and system integration for embedded hardware.
• RTOS Knowledge: Hands-on experience with real-time operating systems like FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS, or ThreadX.
• Embedded Linux & FPGA: Experience in developing embedded systems using Embedded Linux and FPGA programming.
• Cloud Integration & OTA: Proven experience in integrating embedded systems with cloud services and managing OTA firmware updates.
• Version Control: Strong understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
• GUI Development: Experience with GUI development for embedded applications using libraries like LVGL, TouchGFX, or QT.

Nice to Have:

• Medical Devices Experience: Experience in developing medical devices, adhering to IEC 62304 and ISO 14971 standards.
• Wireless Communication: Experience with BLE, Wi-Fi, or LPWAN protocols.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• An opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative environment on cutting-edge projects.
• Exposure to various industries and technologies.
• A supportive team culture focused on growth and continuous learning.

If you’re passionate about embedded electronics and thrive in a fast-paced consultancy environment, we’d love to hear from you!
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• Firmware Development: Architect, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontrollers (MCU), including STM32,NXP, nRF52 and other ARM Cortex based MCU/MPUs, using tools like IAR, Keil, or Eclipse IDE.
• Driver Development: Write low-level drivers for peripherals and integrate with various hardware components.
• Firmware Documentation: Prepare comprehensive documentation for firmware architecture, ensuring clarity for development and future updates.
• Version Control: Manage and track code using version control systems like Git for collaboration and code integrity.
• OTA Updates: Implement and manage over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates for embedded systems.
• RTOS Development: Develop and integrate real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, ThreadX, or SafeRTOS for time-critical applications.
• Embedded Linux: Develop embedded systems using Embedded Linux where necessary for more complex applications.
• Cloud Integration: Integrate embedded systems with cloud platforms for remote monitoring, control, and updates.
• GUI Development: Create intuitive user interfaces for embedded systems using GUI libraries such as TouchGFX, LVGL, or QT.
• FPGA Programming: Develop and implement FPGA solutions for complex processing tasks.
• Product Testing & Debugging: Conduct thorough validation and testing of prototypes to ensure they meet design specifications.
• Compliance & Regulatory Standards: Ensure designs comply with relevant regulatory standards such as IEC 62304 (medical device software lifecycle processes) and other applicable safety standards