Embedded Software Engineer

Role Title Embedded Software Engineer Location Cambridge Duration 6 Months Rate £400.00p/day Role Summary / Purpose My client is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to help develop, introduce, and maintain new products in the Cell Therapy field. This role requires a versatile, driven software engineer who enjoys applying their problem-solving prowess to tackle challenges encountered when delivering new classes of products to an exciting area. You will be working within a tightknit multidisciplinary team, encompassing Physicists, Mechanical and Electronic Engineers and Industrial Designers. Essential Responsibilities The successful candidate will; Bring together development kits and peripherals to develop prototype products. Help design and implement new products, liaising with our electronics engineers to create final designs. Aid discussions with product managers to fully understand and specify different product requirements. Qualifications / Requirements Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or similar numerate degree Understanding of C, C++ or similar Proven problem-solving ability Experience of bringing up new hardware Desired Characteristics Thorough understanding of the use in C and C++ in an embedded, real-time, resource constrained device Some experience writing software for embedded systems Experience of working in a regulated environment, ideally medical devices Knowledge of Unix-based operating systems and the GCC toolchain This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89869647