Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Ashford

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Role ID: 20042

Hiring Manager: Paul Richardson

Role Purpose

To design and assist in guiding the development of the embedded software systems on various QTS projects relating to unmanned air vehicles, aerial targets, surface/marine targets and related technologies.

Key Accountabilities

• Embedded software system design, implementation & test from requirements to production release

• Detailed embedded real time software design to support both new and legacy products

• Production and maintenance of design records in accordance with internal design procedures

• Project management

• Field services and trials support (domestic and overseas) in developing the product portfolio.

• Fault diagnosis of the embedded systems, both software and hardware

• Provide technical support for internal and external customers

• Provide input to the companies continuous improvement program

• Contribute to the technical direction of product design

• Mentoring and assisting in the training of more junior software engineers

• Act as technical lead for small projects requiring multiple software engineers

Standard Responsibilities

• Adopt and comply with QinetiQ values, policies and procedures including:

• Health & Safety

• General Data Protection Regulations and use of IT

• HR Policies & Procedures

• Equality & Diversity

• Security and confidentiality

• Code of conduct

• No job description can cover every issue that may arise within the role. The post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those described.

• We reserve the right to make reasonable changes to the role purpose and accountabilities to suit the needs of the business.

Key Capabilities/Knowledge

• Experience in the design, implementation & testing of embedded systems is essential

• Being an expert with demonstrable experience in the following areas is essential;

• Real time systems

• C programming for embedded systems

• Version control systems such as git

• Coding standards & good design practices

• Software testing and plans for verification & validation as well as white & black box

• Low level drivers to interface to hardware such as UART, CAN, A/D etc.

• To review & critique embedded hardware designs from a software use perspective

• To read & understand hardware datasheets of components such as processors and interface chips, UART, I2C, CAN, A/D etc.

• Project management & understanding of the full life cycle of project

• Have or be able to quickly attain good levels of product knowledge

• Knowledge in the following areas is desired;

• RTOS

• C++ programming for embedded systems

• Programming for test applications in C# with visual studio.

• MATLAB – Simulink, State flow & Coder

• The use of electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers

• Practical PCB and harness assembly skills that can be used in development activities.

• Bill of Material creation and maintenance

• Aviation and or maritime systems

• Must be competent in technical report writing

• Excellent communication skills

• Genuine interest to work with product realization

• Creative and pragmatic

• Interested and willing to handle a diverse portfolio of projects and assignments

• Strong time management skills

• Self-driven and able to deliver

• Structured and documented work methods

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of degree or equivalent, in relevant fields or similar qualification dependent on experience.

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a relevant embedded engineering design environment

• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance is essential