Embedded Software Engineer

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Key ResponsibilitiesContribute at all stages of the full software life cycle from requirements analysis; through design, coding and unit test; to integrating the software with the hardware target, laboratory-based acceptance test, delivery and maintenance.Develop the embedded software required to enable the functionality of the company's instrument.Work closely with Software QA developers to ensure they develop tests to adequately verify all development activities.Create and maintain a software system that allows the effective set up of experiments, captures experimental data and allows review and analysis of the experimental data.Assist in prototype board debug providing problem analysis, test code if required and solution options.Store all software source code, build instructions and special/tools or utilities needed to accomplish the above in a suitably organised GitHub repository.Define and execute the required unit testing verification activities needed to demonstrate the software design has met specification.Maintain the associated paperwork, log books and test reports required to keep a design history of work performed, in line with specified standards and regulations, e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 13485 or FDA 21CFR, part 820Ensure compliance with the company's internal quality processes and ensure designs / ideas are compliant with appropriate international standards and guidelines (as above). Essential skillsDegree qualified in computer science, software engineering or a closely related discipline.Development experience as part of scrum team and a working knowledge of agile principles.Ability to translate requirements into design specifications and a demonstrable understanding of requirements management.Highly proficient in embedded C and have proven experience with; 16/32-bit Microcontrollers, RTOSs, multi-threaded and multi-processor systems, communication protocols (SPI, I2C, TCP/IP)Knowledge of interrupt handling, bootloaders, flash operations and peripheral programming.Practical experience and in-depth knowledge of an IDE and JTAG debuggers/programmersUse of defect and task tracking software e.g. JiraExperienced with version control systems (SVN / GIT)Experience developing safety critical software or for a highly regulated marketAn understanding of balancing technical development with business requirements and schedulesExperience in the development and execution of Unit TestingExperienced in the use of Static Analysis toolingExperience of working as part of an Agile teamLinux as a development target To find out more about Real please visit www.realstaffing.comReal Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy| Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales