Junior Embedded Software Design & Verification Engineer

Permanent ¦¦ Shannon ¦¦ Hybrid – 2 days onsite (flexible) ¦¦ Salary: DOE

TechHeads is currently seeking a Junior Embedded Software Engineer to support the design and verification of embedded control systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in a highly regulated and technically advanced environment, working alongside experienced engineers on real-world systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of embedded software systems
• Assist with software verification and validation activities
• Contribute to testing in HIL/SIL environments
• Participate in debugging and troubleshooting of embedded systems
• Support integration of software with hardware platforms
• Collaborate with senior engineers on control system implementation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field
• 1–2 years’ experience (including internships or co-op placements) with exposure to embedded systems
• Knowledge of C programming for embedded systems
• Basic understanding of:
  • Control theory (PID loops, feedback systems)
  • Embedded systems fundamentals
• Familiarity with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and JTAG
• Understanding of basic control interfaces (PWM, ADCs, communication buses)
• Exposure to HIL/SIL testing environments

Desirable

• Familiarity with motor control microcontrollers or DSP platforms (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, TI C2000)
• Experience with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, CAN, UART)
• Exposure to simulation/modelling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
• Awareness of aerospace standards such as DO-178C