Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer Southeast Kent £competitive, negotiable + generous bens Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE. VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED. Are you passionate about delivering high-integrity software and shaping the way testing is done across an entire engineering function? This is a key hire within a business that has grown substantially, promotes from within and keeps turnover exceptionally low. WHAT YOU LL BE DOING - Designing and owning software/firmware test strategies across multiple product lines
- Developing structured test environments for embedded and application-level code
- Reviewing requirements and translating them into robust test plans
- Running validation/verification activity, documenting results and driving improvements
- Working closely with embedded, electronics, mechanical and systems engineers
- Supporting investigations, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
- Taking part in design reviews, stand-ups and engineering meetings
WHAT WE RE LOOKING FOR Education & experience - Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar
- Strong background in software validation, test or verification
- Experience working with both embedded and application software
Technical skills - Good understanding of C, C++ and/or C#
- Ability to write test requirements and create structured test environments
- Familiarity with version control, documentation standards and software lifecycle processes
- Exposure to safety-critical or high-reliability software environments is a bonus
Attitude & approach - Methodical, organised and analytical
- Confident communicating across disciplines and influencing best practice
- Strong attention to detail and continuous-improvement mindset
- Able to manage workload independently and take ownership
WHY JOIN? - Major investment in engineering capability and tools
- Very stable environment with real focus on quality
- Opportunity to directly shape processes and standards
- A collaborative, multi-disciplinary team with excellent leadership support
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! APPLY ONLINE NOW INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY! Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history. This role is being handled by Emily Powell and Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialists at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment. Not quite the right role but still looking?
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