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