Principal / Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Own the development of low\-level, high\-reliability firmware, ensuring our rugged control systems and electronic products perform flawlessly when it matters most.
Introduction
From rugged off\-highway construction vehicles to advanced automotive systems and high\-volume consumer electronics, our technology operates in the most demanding environments on earth. We are seeking a precision\-driven Embedded Software Engineer with a mastery of the C language along with Bluetooth and BLE experience to join our world\-class team.
In this role, you will own the development of low\-level, high\-reliability firmware, ensuring our rugged control systems and electronic products perform flawlessly when it matters most.
Key responsibilities
- Shape technical strategy: Advise engineering management on the technical direction for the software department
- Drive multi\-project execution: Lead the architecture, system design, and technical delivery of multiple concurrent product lines
- Mentor \& grow talent: Formally mentor junior engineers and identify training needs across the wider department
- Influence business growth: Uncover new commercial opportunities and contribute to strategic technical roadmaps
- Solve complex problems: Analyse high\-level issues to implement permanent, strategic, long\-term technical solutions
- Manage team deliverables: Oversee resource allocation and day\-to\-day tasks for the projects you work on
- Lead project delivery: Own the technical execution and discipline\-specific architecture for major single product projects
- Client\-facing ownership: Act as the primary technical point of contact for international and domestic customers
- Commercial awareness: Support new business proposals and scope out\-of\-scope variations for customer variations
- Guide the team: Provide technical guidance, support, and constructive performance feedback for junior team members
- Root\-cause engineering: Diagnose complex engineering failures to deliver robust, permanent resolutions
Skills and qualifications required
To be successful at Pektron, you must bring a solid foundation in low\-level development:
- Embedded Programming: Mastery of the C language for 8\-bit and 32\-bit microprocessors
- Hardware Interfacing: Experience writing low\-level drivers for CPU peripherals and external hardware
- Problem Solving: Exceptional fault diagnosis, debugging, and analytical skills
- Code Quality: Practical use of version control systems alongside static analysis and code metrics tools
- Communication: High proficiency in English (minimum IELTS 7 or SELT B1 equivalent) for clear technical documentation
- Bluetooth and BLE experience a must
Desirable Attributes (Advantageous to Have)
We do not expect you to have all of these, but experience in any of the following fields would be an advantage.
- Automotive Tech: Knowledge of MISRA C rules, and ISO 26262 (ASIL\-B) safety standards
- Networking Protocols: Experience with CAN, LIN and Ethernet communications
- Industry Tooling: Hands\-on experience with Vector vehicle networking tools like CANoe or CANalyzer
- Systems \& Displays: Background in real\-time control, software architecture, graphic processors, or driving TFT displays
- Modelling \& Frameworks: Familiarity with UML, Matlab, Simulink, or ASPICE / CMMI frameworks
- General Dev: Basic analogue/digital electronic design or secondary programming experience (C\+\+, Linux/Windows)
- Mobility: Ability to travel freely to support key international clients in the US and Europe
What We Offer (Benefits \& Perks)
We value our engineers and provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wealth, and professional growth:
- Competitive Salary: Attractive salary dependent upon your current experience level
- Financial Peace of Mind: Yearly pay reviews, a company pension scheme, and comprehensive life insurance
- Health \& Wellbeing: BUPA healthcare and a 24\-hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Work\-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible 39\-Hour Week: Control your day with flexible start and finish times around our core hours:
+ *Friday:* Early finish with core hours from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Career Enhancement: Funding for professional training and further education, including full financial support and mentorship to attain professional engineering memberships
- Commuting \& Relocation: Free on\-site parking, excellent public transport links, a cycle\-to\-work scheme, and financial relocation assistance for candidates moving to the area
Position: Full\-Time, Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week
Type:Permanent
Hours:39 hours per week
Salary / Pay:On application
Location:Derby, UK
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