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 project

Required 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.