Senior Embedded Design Engineer

Senior Embedded Design Engineer (Software / Firmware)

A superb opportunity has arisen within Taylor Dowding Innovation as part of a planned expansion of the business to support increasing demand for the company’s professional services from a continually broadening customer base. If you’re an experienced Embedded Design Engineer keen to develop your technical skills further; take on some of the day-to-day role of managing your own time and the frequent demanding workload; and play a part in the continued development and expansion of the company, then this ideal opportunity is one not to be missed!

Who will I be working with?

Taylor Dowding Innovation (TDI) is an ambitious and forward-thinking business providing electronic product development and specialist technical consultancy services to clients throughout the UK and overseas. The experienced engineering team plan, create and deliver outstanding high-performance, cost-effective and robust leading-edge technology products for both consumer and professional markets. TDI provide a holistic approach to electronic product development; design and manufacturing support services cover the full product lifecycle from proof-of-concept prototypes to volume production, including professional guidance to achieve global regulatory compliance and certification.

The company invests significantly in its people and infrastructure and you’ll be working within modern and ecologically constructed offices with high-speed and secure communications, as part of a business that promotes a healthy and enjoyable environment in which to work.

So, what will the role of Senior Embedded Design Engineer entail?

Reporting to the Technical Director, as an Embedded Design Engineer you’ll primarily be responsible for designing embedded firmware / software for electronic products used in diverse applications and various market sectors. The role involves some customer and supplier contact so an ability to communicate effectively is important. You’ll have a sound understanding of both embedded software and electronic hardware principles backed up by good experience; show flair and independent thinking; and have the ability to contribute immediate value to the company and its development.

Your responsibilities and duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Designing and implementing reliable and efficient embedded software / firmware solutions that meet specified requirements for both external client and TDI internal R&D projects.
• Designing and implementing high-quality embedded software device drivers and test routines to support efficient and effective commissioning and debugging of new hardware platforms.
• Applying appropriate software design strategies to achieve compliance with relevant regulatory certifications, including intrinsic safety approvals and safety-critical applications.
• Contributing to and supporting the design and implementation of reliable, efficient and cost-effective electronic (analogue and digital) hardware solutions.

What will I need to be considered for this Senior Embedded Design Engineer role?

• Proven track record in embedded software development for electronic products, across a broad range of commercial market sectors including direct involvement with the full product development lifecycle from prototype development to production release.
• Experience of software development for 8-bit to 32-bit embedded processors (C/C++) including device driver development, HAL development.
• Familiarity developing solutions using embedded RTOS.
• Experience of software development for use with a broad range of electronic technologies, including high-speed digital circuitry and low-power analogue circuitry.
• Experience of devising high-performance, cost-effective software architectures, including well-developed strategies for creating optimised hardware/software design partitioning.
• Working knowledge of software tools for embedded software development, including version control, continuous integration and issue tracking systems.
• Experience of commissioning and debugging hardware and software on newly-developed embedded platforms.

What will I receive in return?

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000, level dependent on experience and qualifications

Other Benefits: 25 days plus public holidays, healthcare (length of service dependent) and free onsite car parking.

Contract Type:  Permanent

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours within Monday to Friday

Location: Flint (Flintshire, North Wales) with occasional off-site work. Offices conveniently located within 3 minutes reach of the A55 with quick access to the M56 and M53. Only 12 miles west of Chester, commutable from the Wirral, Warrington, Manchester and Liverpool.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

All applications to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.

This Senior Embedded Design Engineer vacancy is advertised by JVP Jobs on behalf of the employer Taylor Dowding Innovation. At JVP Jobs we believe in providing complete transparency for you the job seeker to help you make informed decisions. By applying for this role you are submitting your CV directly to our above named client. Please note that we DO NOT operate as a recruitment agency, all applications will be reviewed directly by the employer Taylor Dowding Innovation, and should they wish to progress your application further they will be in contact with you.

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