Embedded Software Engineer - Test Systems
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6PF |
| Company: | Carbon60 |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBBH174767_1771510783 |
Summary
Embedded Software Engineer - Test Systems
Join a world‑class engineering business developing ruggedised embedded computing solutions used across defence, aerospace and mission‑critical applications. As an Embedded Software Engineer in our Test Systems Design team, you'll develop the automated test solutions that keep our cutting‑edge products performing at their best - from early validation through to full-scale manufacturing.
You'll be surrounded by experienced engineers, gaining exposure to the full product lifecycle and supported with industry-leading training.
What you'll be doing- Developing and maintaining automated test sequences, embedded test software, firmware and scripts.
- Creating hardware/driver‑level test software for product validation and manufacturing.
- Deploying and validating solutions in the production environment.
- Providing hands-on support to the Production team to keep delivery on schedule.
- Producing clear, structured internal documentation.
- Collaborating closely with multi‑disciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong C programming skills.
- Experience writing embedded test software at hardware/driver level.
- Knowledge of DOS executables and Linux.
- Awareness of LabVIEW / TestStand (advantageous).
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash).
- Understanding of JTAG / boundary scan for PCB validation.
- Good knowledge of Ethernet-based communication protocols.
- Strong problem-solving, communication and documentation skills.
- Methodical, collaborative working style.
- Awareness of computer architectures and hardware design.
- Competitive salary & pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Health & Life Assurance
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Employee discounts
- Career development with world‑class engineering training and support
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.