Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Permanent
Engineering
Senior
Engineering, Embedded
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire
£50000 - £70000 per annum

Embedded Software Engineer - Salary to £65,000

We are looking for experienced Embedded Software Engineers to join an innovative engineering team based in Cambridge. The role involves developing software for a new range of cutting-edge automotive electronic control units as part of a dynamic and collaborative team. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to exciting projects while benefiting from the stability of a well-established parent company.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for prototype and production systems, adhering to internal and international standards.
  • Engage in all stages of embedded software development, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and validation (both simulation and hardware-based).
  • Contribute to peer review processes and maintain reusable software library blocks.
  • Provide on-site customer support for calibration, troubleshooting, and code corrections.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, security, and quality standards while identifying and implementing process improvements.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware and systems engineering teams.

Essential Experience:

  • A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
  • Strong background in formal software development for embedded systems (automotive, aerospace, or medical sectors).
  • Proficiency in C programming for safety-critical applications, including adherence to MISRA guidelines.
  • Hands-on experience with 32-bit CPUs, real-time programming, and debugging tools like CANalyzer, CANoe, and VFlash.
  • Familiarity with AUTOSAR systems, particularly Vector MICROSAR and the DaVinci toolchain.

Desirable Skills:

  • Knowledge of MATLAB and Simulink model development.
  • Exposure to unit testing, SIL/HIL testing, and system-level understanding of power electronics and motor controllers.
  • Awareness of ISO 26262 standards and ASIL risk classifications.

Location: Cambridge, UK

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers seeking to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking environment while contributing to high-profile automotive projects.

TEC Partners are a recruitment agency dedicated to finding top talent for leading businesses. Get in touch with Daniel Cordy for more information.

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