Software/Firmware Engineer

Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer

Southeast Kent

£competitive, negotiable + generous bens

Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE.

VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED.

Are you passionate about delivering high-integrity software and shaping the way testing is done across an entire engineering function? This is a key hire within a business that has grown substantially, promotes from within and keeps turnover exceptionally low.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Designing and owning software/firmware test strategies across multiple product lines
• Developing structured test environments for embedded and application-level code
• Reviewing requirements and translating them into robust test plans
• Running validation/verification activity, documenting results and driving improvements
• Working closely with embedded, electronics, mechanical and systems engineers
• Supporting investigations, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Taking part in design reviews, stand-ups and engineering meetings

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education & experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar
• Strong background in software validation, test or verification
• Experience working with both embedded and application software

Technical skills

• Good understanding of C, C++ and/or C#
• Ability to write test requirements and create structured test environments
• Familiarity with version control, documentation standards and software lifecycle processes
• Exposure to safety-critical or high-reliability software environments is a bonus

Attitude & approach

• Methodical, organised and analytical
• Confident communicating across disciplines and influencing best practice
• Strong attention to detail and continuous-improvement mindset
• Able to manage workload independently and take ownership

WHY JOIN?

• Major investment in engineering capability and tools
• Very stable environment with real focus on quality
• Opportunity to directly shape processes and standards
• A collaborative, multi-disciplinary team with excellent leadership support

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!

APPLY ONLINE NOW – INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY!

Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell and Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialists at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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