embedded software engineer

Role: Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Glasgow OR Dundee they have 2x offices so you can work from either

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 approx. but can be flexible for the right person

Onsite work: you are required to be onsite 3x days per week

Role description and purpose

We are seeking a talented and passionate Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing technology team. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing embedded software for our next-generation aquaculture technology.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to technology for good, working on real-world systems that have a tangible impact. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance, working closely with hardware engineers, data scientists, and aquaculture specialists.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug embedded software and firmware for a variety of aquaculture monitoring and control systems (e.g., sensor integration, automated feeding systems, water quality monitoring devices).
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code Python for embedded systems.
• Work with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Implement communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN) for data transmission and device control.
• Integrate software with various hardware components, including sensors, actuators, and communication modules.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and debug software and hardware issues in embedded systems.
• Collaborate effectively with hardware engineers, data scientists, and aquaculture experts to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development processes and tools.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in embedded software development and the aquaculture industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (typically 2+ years) in developing embedded software and firmware.
• Strong proficiency in Pythen programming for embedded systems.
• Experience working with microcontrollers and microprocessors (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, ESP32, NVIDIA Jetson).
• Knowledge of communication protocols relevant to IoT and industrial automation (e.g., MQTT, Modbus).
• Solid understanding of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN).
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems (e.g., JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Ability to read and understand hardware schematics and datasheets.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C/C++, BASH, etc. for embedded systems or scripting.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and IoT services.
• Familiarity with data acquisition and processing techniques.
• Understanding of control systems and algorithms.
• Previous experience in the aquaculture, agricultural technology, or environmental monitoring sectors.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

General Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to overcome technical challenges.
• A passion for learning and staying updated with the latest industry trends and best practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, your default should be Openness and transparency.
• Desire to take the initiative and self-start when necessary.
• Flexibility, we pride ourselves on doing what is necessary to make the whole organisation successful.

Benefits:

• 37.5 hours working week
• 33 days annual leave
• Death in service at 4 x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Birthday day off
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid sick leave
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking on the Glasgow site

How to apply?

Please send a CV to (url removed)

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