Embedded Software Engineer

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6 months ago
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FINTEC recruit is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for our global subsea /marine client based in Aberdeen. This is a permanent role with salary £50,000 to £60,000 plus benefits, pension, private health care etc.
Offering hybrid working options, flexi working, Monday to Friday with early finish on Fridays. You will be developing new medical monitoring equipment technologies used for marine/subsea/offshore work environments.
Responsibilities:

  • Software engineering input for existing and new systems and products
  • Create documentation for specifications, proposals, test plans, reports etc
  • Supporting software management of change for new & existing codebase
    Skills and experience required for the Embedded Software role :-
  • Degree qualified in either Computer Science / Software / Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience with developing medical/health monitoring equipment would be an advantage
  • Experience in a software development / engineering role & with development life cycle
  • Good knowledge in embedded software (MPLAB, ST32) development, test and debug.
  • Good knowledge in high level development languages – preferably one or more of C# and C++, and C.
  • Software management systems (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub, etc) and advantage
  • Source code version control systems (specifically git) an advantage.
  • Communications (network and serial) an advantage.
  • User interface design, Database development & software design methodology is an advantage
  • Haven an interest in interest in IOT devices and wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi).
    Full details of the Embedded Software Engineer role is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website

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