Rullion
Embedded Software Design Engineer

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Embedded Software Design Engineer
Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (NG17 1JF) - Onsite
Salary: c.£50,000 (dependent on experience) + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Rullion is recruiting on behalf of our client for an Embedded Software Design Engineer to join their engineering team in Mansfield.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer / Embedded Software Design Engineer to work on innovative electronics and embedded systems within a technically focused engineering environment.
You'll be responsible for designing, developing and testing embedded software solutions, ensuring projects are delivered to the required standards for quality, reliability, performance, cost and timescales.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded software for a range of electronics systems, in line with project requirements.
- Deliver robust, reliable and cost-effective software solutions to agreed customer deadlines.
- Ensure software designs meet relevant industry, design, quality, Health & Safety and regulatory standards.
- Apply and continuously improve embedded software development best practice.
- Support fault analysis, testing, commissioning and technical problem solving.
- Undertake and support unit testing, integration testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and site testing/commissioning.
- Follow appropriate change control and version control processes.
- Work collaboratively with engineering and project teams to deliver agreed technical objectives.
- Report quality, Health & Safety or other relevant issues to the Engineering Manager.
- Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timescales, cost and quality requirements.
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Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- Significant experience in embedded software design/development within an electronics, embedded systems or similar engineering environment.
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical, logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- A self-motivated, disciplined and innovative approach.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A strong customer and quality focus.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Rail industry experience and knowledge of relevant rail standards would be desirable but is not essential.
Technical Skills
Experience with a range of the following is required:
- C / C++
- C#
- Visual Studio -.NET / MFC
- Visual Basic
- Windows CE 5.0 / CE 6.0
- ARM9, 8051, PIC and x86
- SQL
- Assembler
- RTOS
Desirable experience includes TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML and CSS for web application development.
You should also have knowledge or experience of fault analysis, unit and integration testing, Factory Acceptance Testing, site testing and commissioning, test procedures, change control and version control.


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What's on Offer?
- c.£50,000 salary, dependent on experience.
- Permanent position based in Mansfield.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Pension, life insurance and medical benefits.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell holidays.
- Up to 52 weeks' full maternity and adoption pay.
- Electric/hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - optional.
- Flexible benefits package.
- Ongoing training, development and career progression.
- The opportunity to work on innovative and technically challenging engineering projects.
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If you're an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a strong background in embedded software design and development, and you're looking for a permanent opportunity in Mansfield, apply today through Rullion.
Rullion and our client are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where individual differences are valued and everyone is given the opportunity to reach their full potential. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds who meet the requirements of the role.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
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