Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer – SPX Radiodetection, Bristol (Hybrid Role)

Are you passionate about embedded software development? Do you want to be part of a cutting-edge engineering team working on innovative locator products? SPX Radiodetection is looking for a talented Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our multidisciplinary Bristol-based team.

About the Role

You’ll play a vital role in designing, developing, and maintaining embedded firmware for our real-time, DSP-focused hardware platforms. This is a hybrid position, with office days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, offering a great work-life balance. You’ll work on both sustaining existing products and exciting New Product Introductions (NPI).

What You’ll Do

• Develop and debug embedded firmware using C/C++ on DSP and microcontroller platforms (e.g., TMS320, MSP430).
• Bring up, configure, and test DSP/microcontroller-based platforms through the full product lifecycle — from specification and prototyping to production and support.
• Work closely with hardware and test teams to resolve integration issues and improve product quality.
• Investigate and resolve firmware issues found during testing, production, or in the field.
• Provide accurate effort estimations, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to research and innovation projects to push the boundaries of locator technology.
• Participate in technical peer reviews to maintain high code quality and standards.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Experience in embedded firmware design.
• Strong C/C++ skills for real-time, embedded development with experience in device driver and peripheral code debugging.
• Experience with embedded Qt and GUI development for microcontroller or embedded platforms.
• Experience with wired communications such as USB and device interfacing via UART, I2C, SPI.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and issue tracking tools (JIRA).
• Experience using embedded design tools such as Code Composer Studio or Visual Studio.

Desirable:

• Understanding of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology.
• Experience with wireless protocols (GSM, WiFi), bootloader development, GNSS/GPS technologies, Agile methodologies, signal processing, embedded Linux, Qt/QML, Android development, and continuous integration (e.g., Jenkins).

Why Join SPX Radiodetection?

As a permanent member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary with an annual bonus scheme
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days
• Employer pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme and free parking
• Electric car scheme
• A supportive hybrid working environment based in Bristol