Software Engineer

Engineer 1 - Software

Sedgefield (NETPark) | On-site / Hybrid | £26,939 - £34,939

About the Role

CPI is seeking an Engineer 1 - Software to join our multidisciplinary engineering team, supporting the development of embedded software and firmware solutions across a range of innovative projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to contribute to the full software development lifecycle, working on real-world systems that integrate hardware, software, and digital technologies.

You will be involved in designing, developing, and testing software solutions, while working closely with engineers across electronics, product design, and systems teams.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

Software & Firmware Development

Support the development of software and firmware for:

Embedded microcontrollers and microprocessors

PC and mobile applications

Contribute to implementation, debugging, and testing of software modulesSystem Design & Integration

Work alongside hardware teams to define:

System architectures

Block diagrams and IO specifications

Support the creation of technical documentation and user manualsTesting & Validation

Assist in unit testing and integration testing of software systems

Support validation activities to ensure systems meet functional requirements

Contribute to debugging and resolving technical issuesProject Delivery

Work on a range of projects, supporting delivery from concept through to implementation

Plan and execute technical tasks under guidance from senior engineers

Document technical outputs, data, and decisions clearly and accuratelyBest Practice & Development

Follow established software development procedures and standards

Use tools such as version control systems and task management tools

Continuously develop technical knowledge and engineering skills

About You

You are an early-career software or embedded systems engineer with strong technical foundations and a desire to develop within a hands-on engineering environment.

You'll bring:

A degree (or equivalent) in Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related discipline

Experience with programming in C/C++ or similar languages

Understanding of embedded systems or software development principles

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detailDesirable (but not essential):

Experience with:

Embedded systems or firmware development

Communication protocols (e.g. I2C, SPI, UART)

RTOS environments (e.g. FreeRTOS, Zephyr)

Exposure to:

Electronics or hardware-software integration

IoT, cloud-connected, or mobile applicationsThis role is ideal for someone who:

Is keen to build a career in embedded software and systems engineering

Enjoys working across multidisciplinary teams

Is motivated, curious, and committed to continuous learning

Why Join CPI?

Opportunity to work on innovative, real-world engineering projects

Strong learning and development environment for early-career engineers

Exposure to hardware-software integration and systems engineering

Collaborative, supportive team culture

Competitive salary (£26.9k-£34.9k)

Location & Working Pattern

Based at NETPark, Sedgefield

Hybrid working available depending on project needs

Hands-on role with regular on-site collaboration

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a developing software engineer to gain experience across embedded systems, firmware development, and integrated engineering projects, building a strong foundation for future career progression.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy