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# Junior IoT & Embedded Systems Engineer

- **Company:** British Engineering Services
- **Location:** UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £36,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Cloud Services, Smart Devices, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, TCP/IP
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/junior-embedded-systems-engineer/b-e-s-limited-job107339769

## About the Role

As a Junior IoT & Embedded Systems Engineer for British Engineering Services Group - Asset Reliability, you will be an early-career engineer building strong practical skills in IoT and embedded systems, learning on the job within a supportive and experienced team. You will contribute to the design, build, testing and ongoing support of embedded sensing and data acquisition systems that underpin our asset reliability solutions., * Some hands-on exposure to embedded systems through university projects, placements, hobbies or a first role

 * Comfort with practical electronics work such as soldering, wiring and building prototypes
 * Basic programming capability (Python preferred, but other languages welcomed)
 * Awareness of common communication methods and data transfer concepts (e.g. serial, TCP/IP, publish/subscribe)
 * An interest in testing and troubleshooting, with a structured and curious approach to problem solving
 * A proactive, 'get-things-done' mindset with good communication and teamwork skills
 * Willingness to attend occasional site visits
 * A degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or a related discipline (desirable)

## Description

* Write and maintain simple, well-tested software components (primarily in Python) to interface with hardware and handle sensor data
 * Support configuration of edge devices and integration with cloud services, learning MQTT-based messaging and end-to-end data flow
 * Carry out structured testing, calibration and validation in the lab, with occasional site-based testing and commissioning
 * Help diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software issues using test equipment and debugging tools
 * Support on-site installation, commissioning and maintenance activities, working safely with engineers and project teams
 * Document builds, configurations and fixes so systems can be supported and improved over time


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