Linux Engineer

Role: Mid-level or experienced Embedded Linux Engineer All levels please apply ** MUST have embedded Linux and a desire to learn YoctoWe are looking to hire an Embedded Firmware/Software Engineer at intermediate or senior level to join a dynamic team developing existing and new products. The ideal candidate should have experience or desire to lead firmware development activities – from New Product Introduction through to quality assurance of software releases. This role is approx. 80% hands on engineering and 20% management, with progression to more full-time leadership and management if so desired.The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of developing embedded software products, working with stakeholders from within the business and external customer to extract requirements and refine designs.Main Role:Responsible for the development of Firmware and Software Application components thatrun on bespoke hardware platforms. These provide connectivity with Cloud and server technologies and must ensure reliable transfer of information.As part of the team, you will be working directly alongside other senior and more junior level electronic, firmware and software engineers to develop state of the art platform solutions.Key Skills Required:General education, preferably to Degree level qualification in electronic engineering, computer science, or related course.Detailed knowledge of all relevant design standards and protocols (hardware and software).Experienced user of IT equipment of Microsoft Office Software suites.At least 5 years post qualification experience in an embedded software environment.Good knowledge of real time operating systems on embedded platformsC++ using Embedded Linux, ideally Yocto based.Knowledge of different Micro Controllers from 8Bit to 32Bit, interfacing with memory modules, file systems and store & forward with NO Data Loss emphasis.A working knowledge of electronics and systems integration with different communication protocols including I2C, RS232, RS485. Any experience with IoT, MQTT and Bluetooth (BLE) is highly desired.Use of sockets to enable TCP/IP communications.Good working knowledge end-to-end testing and debugging and supporting troubleshooting software application-level software on embedded systems.Advantageous skills only:Assembler, C#, PythonARM processors and SoC , vendors such as: Sierra Wireless, NXP / Freescale, STMicroelectronics, Nordic, Microchip, AtmelContinuous Integration/Build Automation, e.g. JenkinsTicketing workflows, agile sprint based working, e.g. JiraAutomated Testing, Unit Testing Frameworks, System Level Test Automation, Hardware in the LoopVirtualisation technologies, e.g. DockerEmbedded System Security, Authentication, EncryptionIndustrial Telemetry protocols, OPC-UA, DNP3 or WITS-DNP3 protocolsIndustrial PLC and related protocols, Modbus, DF1, Ethenet/IPNetworking technologies, Cellular comms, 4G/5G, CatM1, NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, Ethernet, Modems, IP, TCP, UDPInstrumentation engineering, transducer design, accuracy, reliabilityHands-on experience in the design of microprocessor-based electronics hardware and embedded softwareExperience of schematic design and PCB layout software e.g. KiCAD, Altium, OrCADHow to apply?Please send a CV to #####