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