Octagon Group
Embedded Software Engineer
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Embedded Software Engineer – C/C++ | ARM | RTOS
Location: Sedgefield, County Durham
Working Model: Hybrid working
Salary: £65,000–£75,000, depending on experience
We’re recruiting an Embedded Software Engineer for a growing technology company developing advanced RF and communications systems for the Space, Aerospace, Defence and Telecommunications sectors.
You’ll join a multidisciplinary engineering team and develop embedded software for complex electronic products, working closely with hardware, FPGA, RF and systems engineers throughout the full development lifecycle.
The Role
- Develop embedded software in C/C++ for ARM-based microcontrollers
- Work across bare-metal and RTOS environments, including FreeRTOS and Zephyr
- Bring up and debug new prototype hardware
- Develop embedded communications using Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I²C, UART and RS422
- Support networking functionality such as TCP/IP, REST APIs and SNMP
- Integrate software with RF, FPGA and electronic hardware
- Troubleshoot embedded software, networking and system-level issues
- Contribute from initial concept through to production and manufacture
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What We’re Looking For
- Strong commercial embedded C/C++ experience
- Experience with bare-metal systems and/or an RTOS
- ARM Cortex microcontroller experience
- Practical hardware bring-up and debugging skills
- Knowledge of embedded communication protocols
- A relevant degree or equivalent commercial experience
Experience with STM32, Zephyr, FreeRTOS, TCP/IP, secure bootloaders, firmware updates, Python, MISRA or RF systems would be beneficial but isn’t essential.
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Benefits
- Salary of £65,000 - £75,000, depending on experience
- Hybrid working
- 37.5-hour working week
- 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays
- Option to purchase five additional holiday days
- Up to 8% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance and income protection
- SAYE share scheme
- EV and Cycle to Work schemes
- Volunteering day
- Career development and training opportunities
You don’t need to meet every desirable requirement. If you have a strong embedded software background and want to work on technically challenging products, we’d be keen to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Octagon Group for a confidential conversation.
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