Senior Embedded Software Engineer - 12 months FTC

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Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, testing and integration of software for embedded systems forming part of Smiths Detection's next generation of chemical and explosive trace detection products. You will be part of an Agile software team of 4 to 6 engineers reporting to a software team leader.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test software for embedded systems.
• Develop software in C++ running on ARM Cortex M33 Microcontroller
• Develop software running on the ThreadX and FreeRTOS real time operating systems
• Use Jira for task assignment, progress reporting and defect tracking. Use mcuXpresso IDE for development.
• Interpret and contribute to UML based architectural designs.
• Collaborate with software and firmware engineers to integrate and test software running on prototype and production standard hardware.
• Develop and maintain software architecture, interfaces, and documentation. Participate in design reviews and code reviews.
• Investigate and debug issues.

Qualifications

What you'll definitely need -

• At least 5 years of experience in software development for embedded systems
• Strong programming skills C++
• Experience with embedded development tools and processes
• Experience with embedded system design, including knowledge of hardware components and interfaces.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or USB
• Experience with software debugging tools and techniques, including JTAG Experience with embedded RTOS (Keil RTX, FreeRTOS, ThreadX)
• Experience with IDEs such as Keil uVision, Freescale CodeWarrior, STM32cubeIDE or NXP MCUxpresso.
• Experience of working with Armv8-M, ARM Cortex-M4, ARM Cortex-M33 or STM32
• Must be BPSS cleared on joining and capable of obtaining SC security clearance.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Competent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Regular on-site presence at our Hemel Hempstead site will be expected due to the need for close interaction with target hardware.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (www.smithsdetection.com/careers) or LinkedIn

Additional Information

We offer...

Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)