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Plessey Semiconductors

Embedded Software Engineer

Plymouth
C C++ STM32 RTOS USB SPI I2C UART
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Description

Embedded Software Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Plymouth, Plymouth, Plymouth

We are seeking a senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the Product Development team and contribute to embedded firmware development and hardware–software integration.
This is a hands-on role, working closely with the Principal Engineer and Senior Hardware Engineer to translate system architecture into reliable embedded implementations across prototypes, demos, and product platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++.
  • Develop and maintain low-level drivers and application firmware.
  • Support bootloader development and firmware update functionality.
  • Implement firmware robustness, error handling, and recovery paths.
  • Support firmware bring-up on new hardware.
  • Debug hardware/firmware issues involving power, clocks, interfaces, and timing.
  • Work with schematics, PCBs, and lab equipment during development and debugging.
  • Support validation and test readiness of embedded systems.
  • Translate architectural intent into working embedded implementations.
  • Take ownership of defined subsystems with appropriate guidance.
  • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge transfer.
  • Support integration with test environments and higher-level software systems.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Background in Electronic Engineering or similar discipline.
  • Experience in embedded software development (C/C++).
  • Experience with microcontrollers (e.g. STM32 or similar).
  • Experience with bare-metal and/or RTOS-based systems.
  • Comfortable reading schematics and understanding hardware design.
  • Experience with board bring-up and low-level debugging.
  • Experience using SWD/JTAG, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes.
  • Understanding of common interfaces (USB, SPI, I²C/I3C, UART).

Benefits

  • Pension scheme 
  • Private medical & dental insurance 
  • 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays 
  • Free onsite meals 
  • Onsite gym 
  • Relocation support 

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