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Software Engineer

Sedgefield
£26.9k – £35k/yr
Posted 14 days ago
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Software Engineer 1 (Embedded/ Firmware)

Location: Sedgefield (NETPark) Work pattern: On-site / Hybrid Salary: £26,939 – £34,939


About the Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team, supporting the development of embedded software and firmware solutions across a range of innovative projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to contribute to the full software development lifecycle, working on real-world systems that integrate hardware, software, and digital technologies.

You will be involved in designing, developing, and testing software solutions, while working closely with engineers across electronics, product design, and systems teams.


What You’ll Be Responsible For

Software & Firmware Development

  • Support the development of software and firmware for:
    • Embedded microcontrollers and microprocessors
    • PC and mobile applications
  • Contribute to implementation, debugging, and testing of software modules

System Design & Integration

  • Work alongside hardware teams to define:
    • System architectures
    • Block diagrams and IO specifications
  • Support the creation of technical documentation and user manuals

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Testing & Validation

  • Assist in unit testing and integration testing of software systems
  • Support validation activities to ensure systems meet functional requirements
  • Contribute to debugging and resolving technical issues

Project Delivery

  • Work on a range of projects, supporting delivery from concept through to implementation
  • Plan and execute technical tasks under guidance from senior engineers
  • Document technical outputs, data, and decisions clearly and accurately

Best Practice & Development

  • Follow established software development procedures and standards
  • Use tools such as version control systems and task management tools
  • Continuously develop technical knowledge and engineering skills

About You

You are an early-career software or embedded systems engineer with strong technical foundations and a desire to develop within a hands-on engineering environment.

Required:

  • A degree (or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related discipline
  • Experience with programming in C/C++ or similar languages
  • Understanding of embedded systems or software development principles
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience with:
    • Embedded systems or firmware development
    • Communication protocols (e.g. I²C, SPI, UART)
    • RTOS environments (e.g. FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
  • Exposure to:
    • Electronics or hardware-software integration
    • IoT, cloud-connected, or mobile applications

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Ideal for someone who: ✔ Is keen to build a career in embedded software and systems engineering ✔ Enjoys working across multidisciplinary teams ✔ Is motivated, curious, and committed to continuous learning


Why Join?

  • Opportunity to work on innovative, real-world engineering projects
  • Strong learning and development environment for early-career engineers
  • Exposure to hardware-software integration and systems engineering
  • Collaborative, supportive team culture
  • Competitive salary (£26,900–£34,900)

Location & Working Pattern

  • Based at NETPark, Sedgefield
  • Hybrid working available depending on project needs
  • Hands-on role with regular on-site collaboration

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a developing software engineer to gain experience across embedded systems, firmware development, and integrated engineering projects, building a strong foundation for future career progression.

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Skills

Software Development
Firmware Development
Embedded Systems
C
C++
Problem-Solving
Debugging
Testing
Technical Documentation
User Manuals
System Design
Integration
Validation
Technical Outputs
Task Management
Collaboration

Location

Sedgefield, England, United Kingdom

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