Embedded Software Engineer

Nicholas Howard is currently recruiting for an Embedded Software Engineer to join a highly skilled product development team working on advanced real-time embedded systems and associated software tools.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware, developing robust software for microprocessor and SoC-based systems, and contributing to the full product lifecycle—from concept and design through to implementation and testing.

The Role

You will be part of a collaborative engineering team developing complex embedded solutions, with a strong focus on real-time control, sensing applications, and system integration.

Core responsibilities include:

* Development of embedded software for real-time control and sensing systems

* Working with on-board and SoC-based platforms

* Supporting system design through requirements analysis and implementation

* Hardware-level debugging and validation of embedded systems

* Development of Windows-based GUI and test applications to support embedded platforms

* Close collaboration with hardware and software engineers across the full product lifecycle

Key Technologies & Platforms

* Embedded C programming (real-time systems)

* Microcontrollers and SoCs including:

* Xilinx Zynq-7000 SoC

* Texas Instruments MSP430

* Renesas RX microcontroller

* Windows application development in C#

* Microsoft Visual Studio

* Hardware debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers)

* Optional exposure to embedded Linux environments

About You

We are looking for an engineer who is passionate about building high-quality embedded systems and enjoys solving complex technical challenges.

Essential skills:

* Strong experience in embedded software development

* Proficient in C programming (minimum 2 years’ experience)

* Experience with Windows application development (C# preferred)

* Hands-on hardware debugging and system testing experience

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics, or equivalent experience

Desirable:

* Experience with digital control systems or control theory

* Exposure to video systems or signal processing

* Familiarity with Linux-based embedded development

Security Clearance Requirement

Please note: Candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo Security Clearance (SC) vetting as part of the onboarding process. Eligibility typically requires continuous UK residency for the past 5 years and a clean criminal record.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on technically challenging embedded systems in a collaborative engineering environment where quality, innovation, and problem-solving are at the core of everything you do.

You will gain exposure to a wide range of embedded platforms and contribute directly to real-world engineering solutions.

To Apply

To apply or learn more, please contact Nicholas Howard with your CV and availability for a confidential discussion