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Embedded Software Engineer

Robert Half
Fareham
10 months ago
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Description

Robert Half are looking to engage with passionate Software Engineers looking to join an exciting scale up business in the Fareham area.

Software Engineer

Scope

  • Requirements capture and technical specification
  • Collaborate with embedded hardware engineers
  • Development of C/C++ flight control software to a 100% reliability level
  • Use of version control and appropriate documentation
  • Interfacing to onboard systems and ground control software
  • Support with the testing ecosystem from automated unit testing through to flight testing

Experience

  • 3-5+ years professional experience in software engineering including embedded C/C++
  • Evidence-able practical and applied knowledge of aerospace control systems
  • Ability to use version control (Git) as part of an agile software team and appropriately document work
  • Strong ability to use STM32 MCUs and the wider MCU ecosystem (IDEs, compilers, debuggers etc.)
  • Knowledge of low level drivers (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, PWM, ICU etc.)
  • Complementary knowledge of embedded hardware including hardware prototyping ability
  • Ability to support the testing ecosystem from automated unit testing through to flight testing
  • Willing to be flexible/go above and beyond to deliver on-time and to "real world" levels of quality and performance

Nice to haves

  • Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems (ChibiOS desirable)
  • Knowledge of the drone industry including industry commercial off the shelf hardware and open source software (Ardupilot/PX4)
  • Knowledge or experience of manned/unmanned aircraft operations

Qualifications

  • Min 2:1 degree in Aerospace/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science

Salary/Logistics

  • Range of salaries depending on experience/level - £45,000-£75,000 + benefits
  • 1-2 days a week on site.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.

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