Senior Embedded and Control Software Engineer
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As a Senior Embedded and Control Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying code for [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] automotive test equipment, ranging from track testing solutions (driving robot and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) target products) to laboratory-based testing equipment (SPMM, ANVH, SSTM). You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality products that meet customer requirements and industry standards.
Core Responsibilities
- Real Time and Embedded Software Development with a focus on real time control software.
- Define, design and implement software architectures and robotics control systems, ensuring high performance in real-time environments.
- Define and implement software standard processes and practices for development and deployment.
- Ensure software safety and security compliance with industry standards and regulations in collaboration with the Systems Engineering Team.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, optimizing performance and reliability.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement in software development processes.
- Close collaboration with other functional and systems teams across the business.
- Contribute to feature planning and roadmap development.
- Support project planning and work estimation activities.
- Support code reviews and design discussions to uphold high engineering standards.
What are we looking for?
- A technical background - most likely an Engineering Degree or similar.
- At least 2 years experience in C or C++
- Knowledge of control systems and control theory
- Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g. CAN, Ethernet, EtherCAT)
- Experience with embedded systems development tools and platforms
- Experience with path planning, motion control, vehicle dynamics, or computer vision systems beneficial
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Why join us?
We are part of the [Employer hidden] Group, an innovative, dynamic listed business with a friendly and supportive working environment. In addition to competitive salaries, our attractive benefits package includes:
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, which increases every 2 complete years up to a max of 32 days
- Up to 10% matched pension contributions, with option to salary exchange
- Private Medical Insurance – Family cover (Company funded benefit in kind)
- Life Assurance 6x salary
- Option to join Critical Illness Insurance, Dental Insurance and Health screening
- Income protection (Company funded)
- Enhanced parental leave
- EAP including mental, physical and financial wellbeing support
- Enhanced sick pay after 1 years’ service
- Volunteering days – up to 2 per year
At [Employer hidden] Group we set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of customers, people, diversity, innovation, excellence and responsibility. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We do not discriminate against staff based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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