EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER
| Employment Type | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Location | Cambridgeshire , Cambridge |
| Industry Sector | Software Engineering |
| Start Date | |
| Salary/Rate | £excellent package & prospects |
| Reference | J4500 |
| Date Advertised | 11-08-2008 - 17:06 |
Description
Embedded Software Engineer
Our Client is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to fill the following vacancy:
Main purpose of the job
To develop embedded software in relation to wireless product development projects. In most cases this involves working with one or more software or hardware engineers as part of a multidisciplinary project team. Embedded software is software working at the electronics/software boundary and/or in a constrained environment (e.g. tight memory, low power).
Embedded Software Engineer
Our Client is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to fill the following vacancy:
Main purpose of the job
To develop embedded software in relation to wireless product development projects. In most cases this involves working with one or more software or hardware engineers as part of a multidisciplinary project team. Embedded software is software working at the electronics/software boundary and/or in a constrained environment (e.g. tight memory, low power).
Type of work undertaken by the group
The Wireless Software Group develops software for wireless applications. Particular strengths are in low power, low cost radio implementations, with application areas such as telecommunications, healthcare, industrial and consumer goods. The Company has a significant pre-developed IP library to reduce development time and risk, including mature and proven Bluetooth and DECT protocol stacks.
Specific responsibilities
Engineers work on client assignments in multidisciplinary project teams, sometimes on more than one concurrently, and in different team roles. High quality work is essential from every team member.
As a project team member you would be responsible for carrying out your specific project tasks within the timescales and budgets agreed with your project managers. There are many aspects to the work in addition to design. As your experience develops, you might wish to take on further responsibilities.
Minimum requirements
Good degree, probably in electronic engineering or computer science.
Proven experience in embedded software for communications.
Understanding of both hardware and software.
Understanding of wireless communications systems.
Understanding of source control.
Knowledge of PCs and Windows programming an advantage.
Future prospects
Our Client is committed to developing its employees careers and has a flexible policy for individual capabilities and preferences. Promotion is linked to merit.
The diversity of work leads to excellent opportunities for individuals to gain experience in a wide variety of market sectors and leading edge technologies. Within the line management structure there are opportunities for promotion to Group Leader with responsibility for managing one of the companys business areas, or Consultant with recognition for exceptional technical expertise, and beyond to more senior management positions.
Employment benefits
Good salaries, based on merit and reviewed annually
Profit share in addition to basic salary
Flexible working hours
Free lunches and refreshments
Private medical insurance and company sickness scheme
Pension scheme including free life assurance
25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
A genuine commitment to personal development and training
Active social committee
Well equipped and pleasantly situated building
Above all, real responsibility for real business problems with good career prospects based on merit
Successful candidates will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment
Mylen Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment agency specialising in Mechanical, Electronic, Production, IT, Software, Automotive and Aviation Engineering.
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