Software Engineer

Summary

We are delighted to be working on behalf of a recognised innovator in the field of manufacturing and engineering, specialising in the design, development, testing and manufacture of integrated protective systems.

They are seeking a Software Engineer to lead the development of software and firmware for next-generation Respiratory Protective Equipment and Thermal Imaging Cameras.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Head of Software and Electronics, you will collaborate with technical teams to deliver innovative products on time and within budget, meeting customer needs.

Main Duties:

• Software development (authoring, GUI design, version control, validation, and maintenance)
• Process engineering (developing flows, best practices, and coding standards)
• Lead product development from concept to production.
• Define technical requirements and ensure they are met during development.
• Assist with project planning, cost estimation, and risk analysis.
• Conduct R&D for product improvements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and represent the company externally.

Required Skills

Essential:

• Proficiency in C and C++ for firmware and software development.
• Experience with IDEs (e.g., Visual Studio, MPLAB).
• Full software lifecycle experience, including validation and hardware integration.
• Familiarity with electronic/electromechanical components and communication buses.
• Strong documentation, team collaboration, and project management skills.

Desirable:

• Experience with safety-related standards (e.g., IEC 61508).
• Familiarity with thermal camera products, SCBA, or Respiratory Protective Equipment.
• Experience with modern microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, PIC) and tools (CMake, GitHub Actions).
• Android and over-the-air firmware development.

Experience

• Proven track record in delivering innovative products.
• Experience with New Product Innovation (NPI) and maintaining existing software.
• Degree in Software or Electronics Engineering (2:1 or equivalent).

Benefits

• Death-in-service benefit (6x salary)
• Performance-based bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 7.5% pension contribution
• Medicash medical plan
• Share incentive scheme

This vacancy is being advertised by New Resource Group. The services of New Resource Group are that of an Employment Agency.