Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

This role is to work as part of a team to develop software for next generation products as part of Hitachi Rail Ltd.'s vehicle and track Condition Monitoring System. The role is to develop embedded C software for Wireless Sensor Nodes as well as high level language software for Wireless Monitoring Control Unit gateway products.

As an Embedded Software Engineer is required to ensure the team can deliver its crucial commitments. Excellent coding skills will be required. The role will be based at the Hitachi Rail office in Eastleigh moving to a hybrid office/home working environment upon completion of probation. Office attendance is required for design and planning meetings and configuration of physical hardware. Occasional work-related travel is also a requirement of the role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop embedded software to deliver cutting edge monitoring technology in line with Hitachi Rail's development roadmap.
• Ensure all developed software is documented through a combination of wiki pages, READMEs and code comments where appropriate.
• Peer-review code and documentation changes made by other members of the team.
• Automate software validation and deployment through use of continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) techniques.
• Maintain software by detecting, diagnosing and resolving issues when they arise.
• Contribute to the software and system design of new and existing systems in collaboration with senior members of the team, including selection of appropriate technologies.
• Keep up to date with the latest technologies and where appropriate suggest areas where adoption of these technologies may provide benefit.
• Follow internal processes and best practices.
• Work with senior members of the team to define and document processes and best practices for software engineering and communicate these practices to the rest of the team.
• Undertake other duties not included above, as business demands require, but which will be consistent with the role outlined.

About you:

• A track record of successful development of embedded firmware
• Jira
• Confluence
• Bitbucket
• Agile development
• A proactive, problem-solving approach is a must
• CI/CD experience
• Familiarity with aspects of Microsoft Azure will be a plus
• Some knowledge of python will be beneficial
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft applications, Word, Excel, Teams will be required

Desirable:

• Experience of low power applications
• Experience of condition monitoring systems
• Knowledge of the railway system is not required, but could be beneficial
• Conduct thorough unit and integration testing of all developed software, using automation where appropriate, to ensure software is of a high quality.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.