Job Description

Contract Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded C, High-Speed Control System

Up to £70 per hour - outside IR35

Location of work: 4 Days a week onsite in Woking, Surrey

Contract length: 3 months initially

KO2's electronic client is seeking a highly skilled Embedded C Software Engineer to work on a sophisticated control system. The role involves maintaining and enhancing the existing system, as well as developing new firmware features for a high-speed control system with multiple inputs.

This position requires an Embedded Software Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and can deliver immediate technical impact.

Based in Woking, Surrey, this opportunity is ideal for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with extensive experience in embedded systems, legacy code maintenance, and feature development for complex control systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop embedded software using Embedded C on a proprietary RTOS

Maintain and enhance a high-speed control system with multiple inputs and complex processing

Work with multicore processors, including PowerPC and ARM 64-bit

Fix and improve legacy code, adding new features as needed

Integrate communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, SPI, I2C, and Ethernet

Conduct system validation using Google Test (gtest) to ensure high-quality code

Deliver results under tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment

Quickly adapt and contribute to an ongoing projectRequired Skills and Experience:

Expert in Embedded C programming

Strong experience with RTOS (proprietary RTOS preferred)

Proficient with high-speed control systems and multicore processors

Skilled in legacy code maintenance and feature enhancement

Hands-on experience with communication protocols e.g. Modbus, CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet

Familiarity with PowerPC and ARM 64-bit architectures

Proficient in unit testing using Google Test (gtest)

Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Senior-level expertise with a high degree of professionalism

Please contact Andrew Knight or Chris Oddy to discuss this role in further detail. A one stage interview can be quickly arranged