Embedded Software Engineer

Leicester, Leicestershire
Vantage Consulting
Embedded Software Engineer Leicester 50,000- 55,000

We’re recruiting an Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for real-world systems and hands-on engineering for an innovative and fast-growing engineering business in Leicester. If you want to work on genuinely exciting projects, get hands-on in the field and be part of a team doing something different, this one’s worth a look.

The Role

This is a mid-level embedded software role with a twist. You’ll be writing and debugging embedded C firmware, working with devices and communication buses, and then heading out into the field to get hands-on with the kit you’ve been building. FPV and drone experience is a real plus – if you fly in your spare time, you’ll fit right in.
This isn’t a desk-only role. You’ll be expected to travel to trials, get involved with hardware in the field and solve problems. We’re looking for someone who wants to do interesting work, learn fast and be part of something exciting.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Writing, testing and debugging embedded C firmware for real-world systems
• Working with communication buses and protocols – CANbus, I2C, SPI
• Supporting development with Python and C++ for higher-level tooling and scripting
• Working in a Linux-based development environment
• Travelling to field trials and getting hands-on with hardware in the field
• Troubleshooting kit that isn’t behaving – on the bench and out in the field
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team across mechanical, electrical and software

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Solid embedded C programming skills
• Hands-on experience with CANbus, I2C and SPI – devices on buses, not just theory
• Comfortable in a Linux development environment
• FPV or drone experience – hobby or professional, we want to hear about it
• Willingness to travel for field trials and get hands-on with hardware
• Mid-level experience with a genuine interest in developing skills further

Beneficial:

• Python and/or C++ experience
• Experience debugging hardware and PCB-level systems
• A background in communications, UAV systems or similar

The Kind of Person We’re Looking For

You’ll be joining a close-knit team where being adaptable and comfortable in field environments will help you thrive.

The Details

• Salary: 50,000- 55,000
• Hours: Flexible – core hours with options for early starts/early finishes or a Friday WFH where the role allows
• Location: Leicester-based – some on-site working required for hardware debugging; travel to field trials
• Contract: Permanent

Sound like your kind of role? Get in touch – we’d love to hear from you.