Embedded Software Design Engineer

Salary: £50,000 - 50,000 per year

Requirements:

• Significant experience in embedded software design and development within an electronics, embedded systems or similar engineering environment.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A self-motivated, disciplined and innovative approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A strong customer and quality focus.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Experience with a range of the following: C / C++, C#, Visual Studio, .NET / MFC, Visual Basic, Windows CE 5.0 / CE 6.0, ARM9, 8051, PIC and x86, SQL, Assembler, RTOS.
• Knowledge or experience of fault analysis, unit and integration testing, Factory Acceptance Testing, site testing and commissioning, test procedures, change control and version control.
• Rail industry experience and knowledge of relevant rail standards would be desirable but is not essential.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop embedded software for a range of electronics systems, in line with project requirements.
• Deliver robust, reliable and cost-effective software solutions to agreed customer deadlines.
• Ensure software designs meet relevant industry, design, quality, Health & Safety and regulatory standards.
• Apply and continuously improve embedded software development best practice.
• Support fault analysis, testing, commissioning and technical problem solving.
• Undertake and support unit testing, integration testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and site testing/commissioning.
• Follow appropriate change control and version control processes.
• Work collaboratively with engineering and project teams to deliver agreed technical objectives.
• Report quality, Health & Safety or other relevant issues to the Engineering Manager.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timescales, cost and quality requirements.

Technologies:

• C#
• Embedded
• Support
• SQL
• Visual Basic
• Visual Studio
• Windows
• ASP.NET
• C++
• CSS
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• Web

More:

We are recruiting for an Embedded Software Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (NG17 1JF) on an onsite, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative electronics and embedded systems within a technically focused engineering environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including pension, life insurance and medical benefits, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy or sell holidays, up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay, an optional electric/hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, flexible benefits, ongoing training, development and career progression, and the opportunity to work on innovative and technically challenging engineering projects. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where individual differences are valued and everyone is given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

last updated 37 week of 2026