Departments: Engineering Software
Locations: Chesterfield
Work Shedules: Full Time
We are seeking an Embedded & Systems Software Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and evolution of software used within our industrial machinery and control systems.
This role is focused on embedded, close-to-hardware, and engineering-led software, supporting the full lifecycle from development through testing, commissioning, and ongoing improvement. The position is integrated with the wider engineering team and plays a key role in ensuring reliable, well-documented, and supportable systems.
General Accountabilities
Embedded Software Development
- Develop, maintain, and support embedded software for industrial machinery and control systems
- Work with microcontrollers and embedded platforms to implement reliable, real-time behaviour
- Support firmware updates, enhancements, and fault resolution
Systems Integration & Testing
- Integrate embedded software with electrical, mechanical, and control system components
- Support system testing, validation, and commissioning activities
- Assist with fault diagnosis and root cause analysis on live systems
Engineering Software & Tools
- Develop internal tools, utilities, or scripts to support engineering, test, and production activities
- Support flexible software requirements that do not fit standard product development
- Assist in improving engineering workflows through automation and tooling
Documentation & Standards
- Produce and maintain clear technical documentation for embedded software and interfaces
- Support the development and adherence to software and engineering standards
- Contribute to knowledge capture and continuity across systems
Background and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in embedded or systems software development
- Strong programming skills in C, C++, or similar low-level languages
- Experience working with microcontrollers and embedded hardware
- Understanding of real-time systems and hardware constraints
- Ability to work hands-on with hardware, schematics, and test equipment
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
- Experience of working with source code management tools such as SVN / GIT
Desirable
- Experience in industrial machinery, automation, or control systems
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. CAN, Modbus, Ethernet)
- Exposure to Linux-based embedded systems
- Experience supporting software across development, testing, and field deployment
- Experience of working with embedded Real Time Operating Systems such as FreeRTOS
- Experience of working with microcontrollers from Microchip, ST and NXP
Personal Attributes
- Practical and methodical approach to engineering problems
- Comfortable balancing desk-based development with hands-on engineering work
- Able to adapt to varied and evolving technical challenges
- Clear and structured communicator within multidisciplinary teams
What We Offer
- A technically hands-on role working on real industrial machinery
- Close collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers
- A stable internal engineering position with long-term scope
- Competitive salary based on experience