Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

SSTL - Surrey Satellite Technology

Guildford, United Kingdom

An exciting opportunity to make a difference and deliver highly innovative software solutions for spacecraft missions. This role has responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, and development of Embedded Software for Satellite Systems.

Key Tasks

• Development of complex real-time applications to meet customer requirements and interfaces
• Ability to capture requirements and deliver software within tight timeframes
• Ensure effective plans are in place to deliver software in accordance with the schedule and PA/QA requirements of the project
• Ensure risks to the development are identified, managed and communicated to Projects and Engineering
• Involvement in internal software peer reviews
• Other activities as delegated

Previous Experience

• Several years embedded C software development of real time systems using VxWorks, RT Linux, FreeRTOS, or Bare-Metal
• Exposure to recognised industry standard software development processes

Qualifications Knowledge & Skills

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computing or similar subject
• Python and embedded C Programming Language
• Appreciation of digital electronics
• SPARC, ARM, RISC-V architectures preferable
• Knowledge of CAN, Serial, and IP communication protocols
• BitBucket/GIT version control
• Agile/JIRA development approach
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Results orientated, can-do approach
• Pro-active and able to take initiative
• Decision making and creative problem solving skills
• Highly organised with clear communication skills
• Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects
• Able to work autonomously and using own initiative
• Good team working skills, together with the ability to interface with others at all levels
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales
• Able to demonstrate company mindsets; accountability, one team, customers and projects rule and audacity