04th February, 2026
Embedded Software Engineer – Test
- Towcester (On-site)
- Up to £60,000
- Eligibility for SC Clearance is essential
An established engineering organisation is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Test to join its Test Systems Design team. This is an on-site role in Towcester, based at a facility recognised as an NI Centre of Excellence.
You will develop and maintain high-quality embedded test software and automated test solutions, deployed across manufacturing and product validation environments. The company designs ruggedised embedded computing solutions built around the latest Intel, Freescale and ARM technologies.
Working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you’ll be exposed to all stages of design, testing and validation, with a strong culture of continuous improvement, innovation and professional development.
Key Responsibilities - Develop and maintain automated test sequences, embedded software, firmware and scripts to validate products from development through to manufacturing
- Collaborate closely with Production to validate and deploy test solutions in the manufacturing environment
- Provide direct production support to maintain existing test solutions and ensure on-time customer delivery
- Communicate technical progress and status to key stakeholders clearly and professionally
- Produce internal documentation in line with engineering procedures and quality standards
Desired Qualifications & Experience - Strong understanding of C programming
- Experience writing test software at the hardware or device driver level
- Good understanding of DOS executables
- Solid working knowledge of Linux
- Awareness of NI tools such as LabVIEW and TestStand would be advantageous
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python and/or bash
- Understanding of JTAG technologies and boundary scan for PCB validation
- Understanding of Ethernet-based network communication protocols
- Awareness of computer architectures and hardware design
- Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical, solution-oriented approach
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Security Clearance - Eligibility for SC Clearance is essential
Benefits - Competitive pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Health and Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Employee discounts
Interested? For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact:
Lewis Phillips Verso Recruitment lphillips@versorecruitment.com
01582 369359
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