Embedded Software Engineer

A contract Outside IR35 Hybrid - Must be able to do 3 days on site Full lifecycle Embedded C to MISRA development - Aerospace, DO178B/C, Model-Based development. Our client, a key player in the aerospace sector, is currently searching for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role presents a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects, focusing on developing and integrating software for advanced controller platforms. Key Responsibilities: Develop embedded software for our controller platform. Produce requirements, design, implementation, and tests for software components. Ensure software life cycle data is produced in accordance with development processes and procedures. Perform hardware/software integration for debugging, verification, and release of software.

Contribute improvements to internal procedures and standards. Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline (or equivalent knowledge and experience). Experience in the software development life cycle, including significant experience within the aerospace (DO-178B/C) or other safety-critical domain. Proficiency in embedded C and familiarity with MISRA C standards. Experience in bare-metal programming with microcontrollers. Knowledge of software architecture and/or software testing methods. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to perform requirement analysis and flow down to software and detail design. Desirable Skills: Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, and I²C. Proficiency with requirements management and configuration management tools. Experience of model-based development using MATLAB Simulink. Working knowledge with ARM microcontrollers. Understanding of control systems development. Basic understanding of electronics and ability to read schematics. Experience in certification programmes and in compliance demonstrations. Experience in scripting languages like Python would be an added advantage.