Embedded Software Engineer - Barnsley HybridAre you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer or Electronics Design Engineer looking to develop your Embedded Development skills in a collaborative and positive work culture ? We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a small R&D team where you'll contribute to the development of innovative automotive IoT products that use RF and wired communications to keep vehicles connected to the cloud.With their commitment to Learning/Development you'll receive strong expert support and mentorship which means youll learn more, become even better at your job, and open doors to various promotions in the future. You'll also have more job stability as youd be joining a team where people tend to stay for the long haul with their impressive staff retention. Come to a place where job satisfaction is as important as productivity with good work life balance. It is a Hybrid role with 2/3 days in the office a week. If youre an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking for meaningful technical ownership, impactful projects, in a supportive environment, this is for you.What you'll do :The Embedded Software Engineer will be involved in the full life cycle development of existing and next generation systems. Youll work across the full development lifecycle, from hardware bring-up and feature development through to evolving application-level firmware on deployed products. This is a hands-on development role where you will be actively writing and debugging embedded C/C++ firmware on microcontrollers on a daily basis.- Design, develop, debug and optimise embedded firmware in C/C++ on ARM-based microcontrollers- Contribute to both new product development and ongoing feature enhancements on existing products- Implement application-level firmware behaviour such as state machines, control logic, diagnostics and configuration features- Support hardware bring-up and debugging of new boards and interfaces, signal probing, bus debugging- Collaborate with hardware, mechanical and test engineers across the full development lifecycle- Participate in requirements discussions, design reviews and technical problem-solving- Plan and execute firmware testing, verification and validation- Produce clear technical documentation and follow engineering standards.What you'll need :- Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or similar- 37 years commercial experience developing embedded firmware, including both low-level hardware interfaces and higher-level device behaviour- Strong hands-on experience in Embedded C or C++ on microcontrollers(e.g. ARM Cortex-M, STM32, NXP, Microchip, TI, Nordic)- Good understanding of debugging techniques and development tools eg, JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers - Ability to read schematics and component datasheets- Understanding of software design principles and development lifecycles- Comfortable working in a small collaborative team- Curious mindset and willingness to learn and grow.It would be desirable if you have any of the following:- Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers- Exposure to automotive or industrial environments- Knowledge of CAN, OBD-II or J1939- Experience with wired or RF communications technologies- Familiarity with RTOS-based firmware.About the company :A well established, stable, medium-sized company, with a strong Engineering culture that designs and manufactures innovative service equipment for the automotive industry. With customers including all major vehicle manufacturers, they operate across the UK, Germany, the US, and China. Theirachievements include the Queens Award for Enterprise and recognition in the London Stock Exchange Group's 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain. They are committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel valued and supported. The company cannot sponsor visas.We appreciate that your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just send me what you have.JBRP1_UKTJ