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.