Embedded Software Engineer

Salary: £29,010 - 41,900 per year

Requirements

: Expert in C/C++ for microcontroller developmentFunctional Safety: IEC 61508 (and/or IEC 62061); safety concepts (SIL, SFF, PFH), safety planning and verificationPrinciples of Industrial Automation products: control theory basics (PID), sensors/actuators, transducers and signal conditioningElectrical principlesFamiliar with stage gated / agile development approachesComfortable collaborating closely with electronics engineers on embedded systemsWorking to a high-quality standardsExcellent team player with problem-solving and trouble-shooting capabilitiesExperience defining a task breakdown for a given piece of work and provide estimatesAbility to translate

Requirements

into a technical product specificationExperience in working in a high-pace environmentEnthusiastic and optimisticDevelopment with Real Time Operating SystemsDevelopment of unit tested C code, using Jenkins or similarSource code build tools, bug tracker tools, source code repositories, etcBEng or above in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Responsibilities: Design and implement C/C++ software for embedded devices (baremetal and RTOS) used in industrial control systemsDevelop realtime control algorithms (e.g., PID, state-based control) for sensors, actuators, and power systemsProduce work break down structures and define work packages for execution in JIRA tasks and integration into high level plansIntegrate with industrial control equipment and software, including PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systemsImplement and validate industrial communication protocols: Modbus (RTU/TCP), CAN/CANopen/J1939, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, OPC UA, RS232/RS485Apply functional safety practices in line with IEC 61508/IEC 62061, including SIL determination, Safety

Requirements

Specifications (SRS), HARA/FTA/FMEA, and verification evidenceContribute to software quality by the use of coding standards (e.g., MISRA C/C++) and static analysis tools, performing code reviews and developing unit/integration testsCreate test plans and perform functional product verification and validation activitiesAuthor and maintain engineering documentation: architecture, design descriptions, interface control documents, test plans, and safety lifecycle artefactsCollaborate closely with electronics, test & approvals, cybersecurity, and product management to deliver cohesive solutionsSupport system integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting at parent company and customer sites (UK and international travel required)Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, toolchains, CI/CD and development workflows (e.g., Git, Jira, code review)Mentor less-experienced engineers; share knowledge through design reviews, brownbags, and documentationParticipate in sustaining activities for existing products, including defect resolution and targeted feature enhancements Technologies: CI/CDEmbeddedEthernetGitSupportJIRAJenkinsLESSProfinetC++PLC More: At Deep Sea Electronics Ltd, we are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team. You will design and deliver high-quality embedded software for industrial control and automation applications, focusing on real-time control, industrial communications, and functional safety. We offer a range of

Benefits

, including 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a flexible holiday scheme, Bupa healthcare, life insurance, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, pension contributions, and a performance-based annual bonus. Our location in Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 5LD provides a vibrant work environment where you can collaborate with cross-functional teams in a supportive atmosphere. We look forward to your application! last updated 31 week of 2026