Software Engineer (Embedded)

James Fisher and Sons plc; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

About The Role

Software Engineer (Embedded)

Full-Time, Permanent

Westhill, Aberdeen - Hybrid working

About The Company

JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services. Operating worldwide, the company is the leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity within the JFD Engineering Team for a Software Engineer to join the team working on exciting new health technology being integrated initially into our Submarine Rescue Systems, beyond which our other capability areas.

The successful candidate will provide embedded software engineering design solutions for our health monitoring technology, to be deployed in aid of submariners during rescue operations. The successful candidate will primarily work on developing health technology within the Biometrics & Condition Monitoring team.

Our ideal candidate will have experience developing medical / health monitoring equipment and an interest in IOT devices and wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi).

Key Accountabilities

• Support software engineering input to the existing product range as well as new systems and products.
• Support software management of change for new and existing legacy codebase.
• Creation of software engineering documentation such as specifications, proposals, test plans, reports and manuals.
• Adherence to engineering and company standards and processes.
• Site visits to other JFD offices and client assets as and when required.
• Compliance to internal and external standards and regulations.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Computer Science / Software / Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent Degree.
• Demonstrated experience in a software development / engineering role.
• Good knowledge and practice of the software development life cycle.
• Good knowledge in embedded software (MPLAB, ST32) development, test and debug.
• Good knowledge in high level development languages – preferably one or more of C# and C++, and C.
• Software management systems (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub, etc) advantageous.
• Source code version control systems (specifically git) advantageous.
• Communications (network and serial) advantageous.
• User interface design advantageous.
• Database development advantageous.
• Software design methodology advantageous.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance essential.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary.
• 26 days holidays plus Christmas, Boxing Day, 1st and 2nd January.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Early Finish on Fridays.
• Opportunities for development and progression.
• Great culture.

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

JFD – part of a Global James Fisher Group

James Fisher, a global engineering services company, has transitioned from ship ownership to providing expertise in Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. Focusing on safety, efficiency, and sustainability our "One James Fisher" strategy aims to unify our services in the Blue Economy. The Energy Division offers sustainable products for oil, gas, and renewables, the Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support, and Maritime Transport excels in global shipping and ship-to-ship transfers. Together, we are building a brighter, more innovative future.

You can find out more about James Fisher & Sons group companies and valued behaviours by watching a short film here: We are One James Fisher - YouTube

Due to the volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.