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Date Added: Tue 17/03/2026

Embedded Software Engineer

Derby, DE1, UK
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Company: HERNSHEAD RECRUITMENT LTD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £60000 - £70000/annum

We are seeking a Embedded Software Engineer to join our Engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and integrate control software for advanced embedded systems. You'll work closely with Electrical, Mechanical, and Systems engineers to deliver robust, safe, and cost-effective solutions for customers worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

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Translate customer and system requirements into software specifications and acceptance criteria

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Design software architecture and interfaces for embedded controllers (e.g., STM32, FreeRTOS)

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Develop, test, and integrate embedded firmware in C/C++ in line with industry standards (MISRA-C:2012, IEC 61508, CERT-C)

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Implement communication protocols such as Modbus/TCP and serial interfaces (RS232/422/485), as well as Ethernet (UDP/TCP)

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Interface with analogue and digital hardware (ADCs/DACs, sensors, actuators)

Experienced required:

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Degree in Software, Computer, Electrical, or Control Engineering (or equivalent experience)

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Proven experience developing embedded or industrial control software

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Strong proficiency in C/C++ for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (STM32 preferred)

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Solid experience with FreeRTOS or similar RTOS (task scheduling, inter-task communication, real-time debugging)

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Familiarity with MISRA-C:2012, IEC 61508 functional safety concepts, and CERT-C secure coding practices
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