Embedded Software Engineer

Uckfield
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FPGA Design Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer - £45k - £55k– Semi remote – Uckfield

Hexwired Recruitment has partnered with a rapidly expanding Electronics manufacturer in Uckfield, Sussex now seeking an Embedded software Engineer with excellent commercial Microcontroller experience for Embedded systems.

The company are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with solid Embedded C, ideally with experience working on distributed systems.

As an Embedded Software engineer, you will be as a part of a multi disciplined team, working on a range of products.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelors or higher in Embedded systems, Physics or similar

  • 2+ years commercial Embedded C experience

  • Academic or commercial Microcontroller design experience (STM32 preferred)

  • Good BSP experience

    The company are rapidly expanding and are at the forefront of their industry. They are looking to pay circa £55k plus an excellent benefits package. If you’re interested in this Embedded Software role, please apply.

    For more information on this role, or any other jobs across; Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, CAD Design, Mechanical Design, .net, c#, Analogue Electroncis, Power Electronics. Golang Development, Machine Learning, Test, Electronics, FPGA design, Data Science or Simulation contact us today

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