Software Engineer

Software Electronics

Wiltshire

Salary Dependent on Experience

Our client is looking for a Software Engineer designing, developing, and delivering robust software solutions that support the organisation’s technical goals. You will work in multidisciplinary engineering team, this role contributes to the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architecture design through to implementation, testing, and deployment.

Software Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high quality software and firmware applications and services
• Translate requirements into efficient, scalable, and secure software designs, and collaborate with cross functional teams to define technical specifications and system behaviour
• Develop and conduct code reviews, support testing activities, and troubleshoot software defects, documentation, including technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and user manuals
• Participate in system integration activities and ensure software components operate seamlessly within wider system architectures
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices
• Debug and resolve complex software issues, working closely with the team to identify and implement effective solutions
• Stay updated on the latest advancements and emerging technologies in the field of UAVs and drones, and incorporate them into the software development process
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions
• Collaborate with the product management team to define software requirements, prioritize features, and contribute to the overall product roadmap
• Act as a technical leader and mentor, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture, communicating challenges with leadership, and adherence to DO-178B/C Guidelines

Software Engineer Ideal Candidate:

• Proficient in all elements of flight controller coding, specifically using Ardupilot and PX4
• Understand flight dynamics and system functionality of the typical autopilot
• Experience with PID Controllers and tuning methods and hold strong coding skills in languages such as C++, Python, and MATLAB
• Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) experience
• Proficient in using UNIX based OS
• Familiar with DroneCAN communication protocol, and with source-code control systems such as Git to co-ordinate development
• Experience in designing both analogue and digital electronics
• Signal conditioning - experience in designing analogue and digital FIR/IIR filters.
• ARM architecture experience
• Experience with debugging embedded systems, using tools such as the oscilloscope, logic analyser, and multi-meter
• Knowledge of modern software development practices, standards, and commonly used communication systems, interfaces, and protocols such as SPI, I2C, async serial, RS232, RS485, CAN, HDMI, TCP/IP
• Read and understand hardware schematics and datasheets. Evaluate new hardware devices and designs, analyse design issues, and identify solutions
• Ability to work using own initiative with no supervision on all technical aspects of your discipline
• University Degree or above (Engineering, etc) or HND with relatable experience
• Knowledge of CE requirements for electronic products
• Good knowledge of appropriate project management processes and frameworks
• Experience in rapid development, prototyping, or early-stage system design (Desirable)
• Familiarity with model-based engineering, simulation tools, or embedded software environments (Desirable)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, containerisation, or distributed systems (Desirable)
• Understanding of DevOps practices, automation, and configuration management tools (Desirable)

Working Hours and Benefits:

Flexible working with core hours between 09:00 – 15:00

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance, Life assurance 4x, high street discounts

Some hybrid, EV salary sacrifice, up to 8% matched pension

Real life flexibility, home working around medical appointments and other personal circumstances

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