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Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in Marlow. This is a contract role focusing on a major Electronic Warfare (EW) Programme, supporting the development and testing of embedded software for EW Training pods. You will be responsible for the design, development, and verification of SoC Multi ARM Processors Devices, ensuring adherence to development processes and the integration of modules.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop and test firmware components within set timelines and budgets
Conduct peer reviews of software and documentation
Produce required software support documentation
Assist in estimating, planning, and progress reporting
Provide support to project, system, and operations teams
Continue development of discipline competence and expertise
Ensure compliance with engineering processes and regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities for process improvement
Collaborate with project team members to analyse and address project requirements
Support design review practices in accordance with project governance
Identify and document intellectual property such as trade secrets, patents and controlled information
Perform any other duties reasonably requested by management

Job Requirements:

Experience with C++ Embedded software on embedded Linux OS (e.g., Petalinux/yocto)
Expertise in design, coding, debugging, reviewing, and testing software
Experience interfacing Ethernet (TCP/IP, UDP) on ARM Cortex A53 or R5
Proficiency in implementing software interfacing various serial data (UART/I2C/SPI/IPMI)
Experience with Xilinx FPGA and Zynq MPSoC devices using Xilinx Vivado IDE
Familiarity with DSP algorithms, Software Defined Radio (SDR), VHF UHF transceivers, and de/modulation standards to run on FreeRTOS on Cortex ARM R5
Capability in designing time-critical code on an RTOS
Experience in designing embedded Linux drivers for custom programmable logic firmware interfaces
Experience with memory management using DDR, DMA, cache coherency, and partitioning
Experience with MicroSemi Smartfusion2 devices and designing embedded applications running on FreeRTOS on its ARM Cortex M3 processor
Experience with UML Modelling and documentation
Proficiency in verification through unit testing and designing test simulation software (e.g., creating GUIs with QT)
Experience with GIT, SourceTree, and BitBucket
Relevant technical degree or equivalent qualification
Familiarity with the EW, aerospace, and defence industries, markets, products, and technologies

Benefits:

Opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects within the Defence & Security sector
Professional development and training opportunities
Supportive and collaborative work environment
If you are an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking for a new opportunity in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Marlow

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