Embedded Software Engineer

• Embedded Software Engineer
• Medical Devices
• Kent (Hybrid, 4 days onsite)
• Up to £52,000 + Benefits

A profitable and growing medical device consultancy is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join its close-knit R&D team in Kent. This is an opportunity to play a leading role in developing complex medical technologies, working with early-stage ventures and established companies to bring innovative devices to market

🌍 About the Company

• Specialist medical device design & development consultancy
• Small, high-calibre team
• End-to-end product development: concept → regulatory → manufacturing
• Projects spanning diagnostic systems, respiratory devices, and in vitro diagnostics

You’ll be joining a business where your technical decisions genuinely shape the product

🎯 The Role

• You will lead software and firmware development across a portfolio of medical device projects.
• Working as part of the R&D team, you’ll take ownership of embedded systems from early-stage concept design through to validation, regulatory documentation, and manufacturing release

You may work on projects such as:

• A diagnostic device for detecting skin cancer
• A gas delivery system for lung treatment
• A PCR system for disease and virus detection

This role combines hands-on embedded programming with system-level thinking and structured documentation required in regulated environments.

🛠 Technical Environment: C / C++ (embedded systems), C#, Python, GUI development

What You’ll Need

• Strong commercial experience in Embedded C/C++ development
• Experience developing firmware for embedded or system control devices
• Ability to produce clear, structured documentation suitable for medical/ regulatory environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in a small, collaborative team

Desirable:

• Experience in the medical device or regulated industry

📍 Location & Working Pattern

• Hybrid working in Ashford, Kent ( 4 days per week in the office, 1 day working from home)
• Occasional travel to client sites

💰 Package

• Salary up to £52,000
• Private medical insurance
• Early finishes on Fridays
• Collaborative, impact-driven environment

No VISA Sponsorship on offer

Please apply to hear more!