Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

Expleo are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the delivery of a software engineering work package for ongoing vehicle intercom development. The role focuses on developing low-level peripheral drivers and system software for an embedded platform based on the NXP i.MX8 (A53 core) processor family.

The work will be delivered in bare-metal C, with integration into an existing embedded codebase. The system may optionally involve ThreadX RTOS and uBoot bootloader components.

This is a 3 month rolling contract, and required 1 day onsite a week.

Responsibilities

The engineer will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and integration of low-level device drivers and supporting system components as outlined below:

eMMC Interface - Development & Testing
Develop eMMC driver module
Integrate driver into main codebase
Develop eMMC test application
Produce supporting technical documentation
SPI Flash Interface - Development & Testing
Develop SPI Flash driver module
Integrate driver into main codebase
Develop SPI Flash test application
Produce supporting technical documentation
UART Interface - Development & Testing
Develop UART driver module
Integrate driver into main codebase
Develop UART test application
Produce supporting technical documentation
Ethernet Interface - Development & Testing
Develop Ethernet driver module
Integrate driver into main codebase
Develop Ethernet test application
Produce supporting technical documentation
MMU and Bootloader Support
Conduct code review of system startup and MMU configuration
Review and assess uBoot configuration
Provide recommendations and improvements where required
Technical Requirements / Constraints
All driver implementations should be non-blocking where possible
Preference for DMA-based implementations where supported by hardware
Solutions must be suitable for embedded real-time operation
Code must be written in portable, maintainable C

Essential skills

Strong proficiency in bare-metal C programming

Experience

Experience with ThreadX RTOS
Experience with uBoot bootloader development or configuration
Proven experience developing embedded peripheral drivers
Experience with NXP i.MX8 (A53 core) processor family or similar ARM-based SoCs

What do I need before I apply

You will need to hold or be eligible to qualify for SC.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
Competitive company benefits
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

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Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

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