Senior Software & Electronics Engineer

What will you be doing?

The Senior Design Engineer will contribute to the development of broadcast products tailored for motor racing, wireless cameras, and remote production applications, serving leading broadcast clients worldwide. Reporting to the Head of Broadcast Engineering, this role involves delivering complex, multi-platform system solutions with a strong focus on embedded software, hardware design, and system architecture.

• Developing embedded software in Python and C++ to interface with external systems, FPGAs, and onboard hardware, emphasizing modular, reusable, and user-friendly API design.
• Designing small-scale PCBs, selecting components, and contributing to schematic reviews, ensuring hardware meets regulatory and operational requirements.
• Creating system designs by understanding functional requirements and collaborating with the team to define interfaces and sub-systems.
• Liaising with stakeholders to identify, interpret, and prioritize product requirements, particularly for customer tenders and product evolution.
• Maintaining quality processes and engineering disciplines to deliver robust, high-quality products.
• Providing customer support during new product introductions, including remote and face-to-face engagement as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a systems-oriented mindset, combining deep expertise in embedded software and hardware design with strong problem-solving skills. This person will be proactive, detail-focused, and capable of working independently within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. Effective communication and a collaborative approach to meeting customer requirements are essential.

• Strong programming experience in C and / or C++ and / or Python
• An appreciation of electronics hardware
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git or SVN
• Experience in embedded development environments and testing / debugging signal analysis
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Windows OS
• Knowledge of embedded Linux (Yocto, U-Boot), FPGA design (VHDL / Verilog), kernel driver development, and Docker is advantageous
• Understanding of broadcast domain standards, digital video, and IP networking is a plus
• Experience working in agile teams and using software project tools like JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket
• A Degree or better in Electronics, Engineering, or Computer Science
• Willingness to undergo SC Clearance and travel occasionally within the UK or overseas

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion for the job and a “can-do” attitude.

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• A generous pension plan, company match up to 9%
• Company bonus scheme
• Annual pay reviews (discretional)
• A personal approach to training and development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Flexible core working hours
• Open plan, modern office environment
• Onsite subsidized café

Enjoy working as part of a global organisation with teams in Whiteley, Hampshire; USA;
Denmark, Singapore;
Dubai and Australia.

DBS is committed to promoting a culture that supports personal development and embraces a diverse mix of employees throughout all levels of the organisation.

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