Senior Software Engineer

About the Role

In depth technical knowledge in specialist area(s), acting as a local authority within Drager, sharing expertise as required and ensuring best practice is followed to raise standards.

• Mentoring of other engineers
• Ability to lead embedded system and software architecture design within a project.
• Perform reviews of project software documentation and ensuring correct procedures are implemented and followed within own project(s)
• Prepare scope definitions for suitable technology studies within area of responsibility
• Keeping up to date with technical developments within specialist area(s)

• Identifying and implementing appropriate software tools and methods for embedded SW development within own project(s)
• Draw on technical knowledge to solve problems and where precedent may not exist
• A capacity to deal with reasonably complex issues, good problem solving skills with a structured and methodical approach are essential.

• Define and communicate implementation strategy of R&D and software development related processes (eg SWDP) for own project(s) and propose model for local implementation

• Assisting in identifying required team skills and competencies within area of expertise

• Good communication skills and work well with other senior members of the project team to ensure effective cooperation of full multidisciplinary team members
• Ability to effectively manage conflict
• Regular contact with international colleagues to discuss common issues, identify potential platform strategies and re-use, process implementation etc
• Liaise with relevant technical and managerial representatives within suppliers to ensure department/project objectives are being met.

• to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
• to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results.

Manager:
Head of Engineering Excellence Electronics & Software

Size of team/environment:
Close team of 16 Engineers.

• Degree in electronic / software engineering or equivalent

• developing software for low power microcontrollers (PIC, ARM)
• safety related coding standards such as MISRA C
• continuous integration methods and tools
• developing software inline with coding standards
• applying safety life cycles and ‘V’ development model
• proven experience of delivering high quality, result based work as a software designer for safety related embedded systems

• embedded C / C++ skills using structured and OO methodologies
• code analysis, unit testing, verification and validation
• reading & understand circuit schematic diagrams of embedded systems

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
• Flexi scheme
• Hybrid working available
• Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
• Cycle to Work
• Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
• Charity Giving scheme

We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

All are welcome to apply!