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Job Description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Edinburgh (Hybrid) Safety Critical

Are you an experienced Embedded Software Engineer ready to take the lead on cutting-edge, safety-critical projects? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering team in Edinburgh, working on advanced electronic control systems across a diverse range of industries. You'll play a key role in developing robust, high-performance Embedded solutions while ensuring compliance with functional safety standards.

The Role

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will:

Develop and maintain Embedded software for sophisticated electronic control systems.

Work on projects requiring Functional Safety expertise (ISO 13849).

Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable, high-quality software.

Ensure designs meet functional safety and regulatory requirements.

Core Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone with:

Proven experience in Embedded software development for safety-critical systems.

Strong background in motor control design, particularly hydraulic and Sepex motors.

Expert proficiency in C/C++ for microcontrollers and Real Time systems. Solid understanding of functional safety standards (ISO 13849 or IEC 61508).

Hands-on experience with CAN bus, serial communication protocols, and hardware interfaces.

Familiarity with Git and modern software development life cycle tools and processes.

Desirable Skills

Understanding of cyber security principles for Embedded systems.

Knowledge of MISRA C and safety-critical coding standards.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting chance to influence future product development, work on varied and innovative projects, and be part of a supportive hybrid-working environment in one of the UK's leading tech hubs.

If you're passionate about Embedded systems, thrive in technically challenging environments, and want to make an impact in functional safety engineering, we'd love to hear from you!

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