Embedded Software Engineer

Vantage Consulting • TRAFFIC • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Not Specified, United Kingdom • £375 - £450 / day • 6d ago

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer (6-Month Contract)
Location: Newcastle (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)
Rate: 375- 450/day (outside IR35, depending on experience)
Contract Length: 6 months (with potential to extend)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team on a 6-month contract basis. You'll work on a range of mission-critical and innovative embedded systems, contributing directly to the development of cutting-edge technology. This hybrid role offers the chance to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams while maintaining flexibility with remote work.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using C++ and Embedded C
Work with microcontrollers such as STM32, PIC, and ARM Cortex
Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to deliver robust, real-time solutions
Participate in system architecture discussions, code reviews, testing, and debugging
Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation
Contribute to process improvements and efficient software workflows

Required Skills and Experience

Proficiency in C++ and Embedded C for real-time systems
Experience working with embedded microcontrollers
Strong understanding of low-level embedded architecture
Hands-on experience with debugging tools, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers
Experience in bare-metal or RTOS-based development environments

Desirable Skills

Experience with SPI, I2C, UART, CAN or similar protocols
Familiarity with version control tools like Git
Background in safety-critical or regulated industries

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