Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

Embedded Software Engineer –

Location:

Cheltenham (3-4 days on-site). Duration: 12 months. Rate:
Up to £80/hour (Umbrella, IR35).

• Preparation of the technical specifications and interfaces for Electrical Power Distribution System, including review and evaluation of legacy artefacts.
• Provide technical support in hardware and software integration for the Electrical Power Distribution System.
• Preparation and review of Systems & Electrical Software test plan and procedures, including review and evaluation of legacy test artefacts.
• Support in design reviews collaborating with other stakeholders (Certification, Safety, Quality) to realise project commitments.
• Conducting Software Verification activities.
• Write low level software requirements and trace using DOORs.

• Experience in Software Development/Verification activities per DO-178 B/C.
• Hands‑on experience with communication protocols like CAN, RS485, SPI, I2C.
• Experienced with tools such as Canalyser/bus‑master, Raven and Fire Spy.
• Experience in C/C++ programming for embedded devices and knowledge of assemble language.
• Strong debugging skills and knowledge of using debugger such as Lauterbach and Trace
  32 scripting.
• Hands‑on experience of using low‑voltage lab equipment such as oscilloscope, potentiometer, etc.
• Requirements development, review and management using DOORS.

• Degree in Engineering/Technology.

• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. DXL) – an advantage.
• Knowledge of MATLAB – an advantage.
• Knowledge of SEAL.
• Familiarity with agile and scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think critically and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace software verification.