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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and integrating embedded software and firmware for RF and communications products, with a strong focus on low-level programming, secure networking, and collaboration across engineering disciplines.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Embedded Software DevelopmentZephyr ProgrammingC/C++ ProgrammingDigital Communication InterfacesSecure Networking Protocols
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Hard Skills
Embedded Firmware DevelopmentLow-Level Software DevelopmentPrototype Board Bring-UpDebugging and Diagnostic SkillsLinux Kernel ArchitectureDevice Drivers DevelopmentSecure Firmware UpdatesPython DevelopmentARM Cortex DevelopmentMISRA C/C++ Compliance
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTechnical Documentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
YoctoPetaLinuxDockerKubernetesCI/CD AutomationOscilloscopesLogic Analysers
Certifications & Qualifications
SC Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
RF SystemsEmbedded LinuxSecure NetworkingCommunication MiddlewareREST APIs
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesDockerKubernetesLinuxPythonRTOSC++
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, develop and integrate embedded software and firmware for advanced RF and communications products
- Work across the full product lifecycle from concept and development through to volume manufacture
- Architect, develop and maintain embedded firmware using Zephyr and bare-metal environments
- Develop and maintain embedded Linux systems, including Yocto-based platforms
- Carry out prototype board bring-up using software debugging techniques, oscilloscopes and logic analysers
- Design and maintain board-to-board and digital communication interfaces including CAN, SPI, I²C, UART and RS422
- Develop networking interfaces and services including REST APIs, SNMP agents and OpenAPI specifications
- Develop and debug TCP/UDP communication layers and investigate low-level networking and protocol performance
- Develop secure communications including authentication, encryption, secure firmware updates and system hardening
- Support vulnerability assessment and security improvement
- Develop embedded Linux services, daemons, device drivers and communication middleware
- Lead technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of embedded networking and security issues
- Define embedded software requirements, interface specifications and technical documentation
- Collaborate with RF, FPGA, hardware and systems engineers to ensure reliable data and control interfaces
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong professional experience developing low-level embedded software and firmware
- Strong experience developing software using Zephyr
- Experience with prototype board bring-up and hardware/software integration
- Ability to read and interpret circuit schematics and component datasheets
- Strong C and C++ programming skills, including experience optimising software for CPU, memory and other resource-constrained environments
- Experience developing digital communications interfaces such as CAN, SPI, I²C, UART and RS422
- Strong debugging and diagnostic skills using oscilloscopes, logic analysers and software debugging tools
- ARM Cortex-M and Cortex-A development, particularly STM32
- Yocto, PetaLinux or similar embedded Linux build systems
- Linux kernel architecture, device drivers, bootloaders, systemd and Linux services
- Other RTOS environments and/or bare-metal firmware development
- Secure networking protocols including TLS, SSH, IPSec and HTTPS
- Authentication, encryption, secure boot and secure firmware update mechanisms
- Python development
- Experience working with high-frequency RF systems
- MISRA C/C++ or other high-reliability software development frameworks
- Linux automation, CI/CD and automated testing
- Container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
- Practical experience making minor PCB modifications or attaching leads for probing and debugging
- Ability to obtain SC security clearance, where required
- Strong analytical, communication and technical documentation skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- 37.5 hour working week
- 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
- Contributory pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection Insurance
- Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme
- Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Volunteering day
- Learning and development opportunities
- Hybrid working available
- Relocation assistance is available, if required