Swiss Precision Diagnostics GmbH
Cardington, Bedfordshire
Systems Engineer Embedded and Hardware £60,000 to £70,000 depending on skills and experience + Bonus + Benefits Bedford The Vacancy We are seeking an experienced and Senior Systems Engineer Embedded and Hardware to take ownership of the electronics and software workstream for our IVD medical devices. This is a senior role where you will act as technical design authority, ensuring robust system architecture, supplier governance and regulatory compliance while working at system level rather than as a day to day coder. Based in Bedford and working closely with both in house teams and international third party suppliers, this role offers the opportunity to influence products from early architecture through regulatory approval and post market readiness. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will provide technical governance and leadership across hardware, embedded firmware and PC software, ensuring all development activities meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements. You will operate as the system-level technical owner, shaping architecture, design controls and verification strategies, while ensuring supplier outputs are delivered to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Third Party Oversight and Governance: Partner with external suppliers to develop electronics, embedded firmware, and software for an IVD medical device, leading supplier governance across design controls, KPIs, risk management, schedules, budgets, quality, and regulatory compliance. Supplier Management and Deliverables: Author and manage supplier agreements (quality agreements, SOWs, acceptance criteria, configuration management) and review / approve all supplier outputs, including designs, code, risk documentation, testing artifacts, traceability, and release records Design Controls and Technical Leadership: Own system and software requirements (including safety, EMI / ESD protection, and usability) and ensure full bidirectional traceability from user needs through design, verification, and validation. Architecture, V&V, and Design Transfer: Lead system architecture decisions across electronics, firmware, and software; define and execute verification and validation strategies (including qualified tools and fixtures); and lead design transfer activities. Regulatory Compliance and QMS: Ensure supplier activities operate under ISO 13485 compliant processes and deliver complete DHF / Technical Documentation regulatory expectations; align development to applicable standards. Risk, Submission and Audit Support: Lead and document risk management (ISO 14971), ensure readiness for UDI, labelling, post market surveillance, and change control, and support regulatory submissions and notified body audits by presenting clear technical rationales and objective evidence. Cross Functional and Stakeholder Integration: Integrate the electronics / software workstream with assay / chemistry, mechanical design, manufacturing / operations, and service, collaborating closely with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Customer Support to ensure end to end readiness. Risk, Performance and Delivery Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, manage non conformities and CAPAs with root cause analysis, and track / report KPIs including quality, schedule adherence, test coverage, and audit outcomes. International travel required approximately 4 5 times per year. We re Looking for Someone Who Has: Proven experience in medical devices or IVDs, with hands on exposure to embedded electronics, firmware and software development within a regulated environment. Bachelor s Degree in electrical engineering, software engineering or a related discipline; a Master s Degree would be advantageous. Demonstrable experience overseeing third party design partners, OEMs and ODMs. Strong background in real time embedded systems and instrument control. Solid understanding of design controls, verification and validation. Familiarity with statistical methods for V&V, measurement system analysis and design for reliability. Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal. Comfortable working within Microsoft 365; Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Strong sense of ownership and accountability. Able to quickly interpret complex information and identify key technical and programme risks. We Can Offer You: An excellent working environment. Hybrid working three days a week in the office with two days a week working from home. 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme including competitive employer s contribution. Private Medical Insurance package with additional medical cash plan scheme. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Company supported employee Health and Wellbeing programme. Life assurance. Free plentiful car parking and electrical car charging points. Beautiful parkland setting with excellent transportation links to Cambridge, Milton Keynes and London. The Company Swiss Precision Diagnostics GmbH (SPD) is a world leader in the research, design and marketing of advanced consumer diagnostic products. Our SPD research centre is at the cutting edge of innovation and is fully engaged in the development of reliable diagnostic products to empower women on their reproductive journey. We are committed to answering the needs of our existing and future consumers, through a continuous flow of new and innovative products. Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers page to complete your application.
Systems Engineer Embedded and Hardware £60,000 to £70,000 depending on skills and experience + Bonus + Benefits Bedford The Vacancy We are seeking an experienced and Senior Systems Engineer Embedded and Hardware to take ownership of the electronics and software workstream for our IVD medical devices. This is a senior role where you will act as technical design authority, ensuring robust system architecture, supplier governance and regulatory compliance while working at system level rather than as a day to day coder. Based in Bedford and working closely with both in house teams and international third party suppliers, this role offers the opportunity to influence products from early architecture through regulatory approval and post market readiness. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will provide technical governance and leadership across hardware, embedded firmware and PC software, ensuring all development activities meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements. You will operate as the system-level technical owner, shaping architecture, design controls and verification strategies, while ensuring supplier outputs are delivered to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Third Party Oversight and Governance: Partner with external suppliers to develop electronics, embedded firmware, and software for an IVD medical device, leading supplier governance across design controls, KPIs, risk management, schedules, budgets, quality, and regulatory compliance. Supplier Management and Deliverables: Author and manage supplier agreements (quality agreements, SOWs, acceptance criteria, configuration management) and review / approve all supplier outputs, including designs, code, risk documentation, testing artifacts, traceability, and release records Design Controls and Technical Leadership: Own system and software requirements (including safety, EMI / ESD protection, and usability) and ensure full bidirectional traceability from user needs through design, verification, and validation. Architecture, V&V, and Design Transfer: Lead system architecture decisions across electronics, firmware, and software; define and execute verification and validation strategies (including qualified tools and fixtures); and lead design transfer activities. Regulatory Compliance and QMS: Ensure supplier activities operate under ISO 13485 compliant processes and deliver complete DHF / Technical Documentation regulatory expectations; align development to applicable standards. Risk, Submission and Audit Support: Lead and document risk management (ISO 14971), ensure readiness for UDI, labelling, post market surveillance, and change control, and support regulatory submissions and notified body audits by presenting clear technical rationales and objective evidence. Cross Functional and Stakeholder Integration: Integrate the electronics / software workstream with assay / chemistry, mechanical design, manufacturing / operations, and service, collaborating closely with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Customer Support to ensure end to end readiness. Risk, Performance and Delivery Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, manage non conformities and CAPAs with root cause analysis, and track / report KPIs including quality, schedule adherence, test coverage, and audit outcomes. International travel required approximately 4 5 times per year. We re Looking for Someone Who Has: Proven experience in medical devices or IVDs, with hands on exposure to embedded electronics, firmware and software development within a regulated environment. Bachelor s Degree in electrical engineering, software engineering or a related discipline; a Master s Degree would be advantageous. Demonstrable experience overseeing third party design partners, OEMs and ODMs. Strong background in real time embedded systems and instrument control. Solid understanding of design controls, verification and validation. Familiarity with statistical methods for V&V, measurement system analysis and design for reliability. Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal. Comfortable working within Microsoft 365; Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Strong sense of ownership and accountability. Able to quickly interpret complex information and identify key technical and programme risks. We Can Offer You: An excellent working environment. Hybrid working three days a week in the office with two days a week working from home. 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme including competitive employer s contribution. Private Medical Insurance package with additional medical cash plan scheme. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Company supported employee Health and Wellbeing programme. Life assurance. Free plentiful car parking and electrical car charging points. Beautiful parkland setting with excellent transportation links to Cambridge, Milton Keynes and London. The Company Swiss Precision Diagnostics GmbH (SPD) is a world leader in the research, design and marketing of advanced consumer diagnostic products. Our SPD research centre is at the cutting edge of innovation and is fully engaged in the development of reliable diagnostic products to empower women on their reproductive journey. We are committed to answering the needs of our existing and future consumers, through a continuous flow of new and innovative products. Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our careers page to complete your application.
YT Technologies
Bradley Stoke, Gloucestershire
Embedded Software Engineer Bristol £50,000-£55,000 Hybrid My client is a design and technology consultancy specialising in IoT, embedded systems, and connected devices. They partner with global leaders in defence, medical, industrial, and energy sectors to design and deliver innovative, production-ready technology. Their multidisciplinary team brings together electronics, firmware, software, mechanical design, and manufacturing expertise under one roof. Role Overview We re looking for a Senior Embedded Engineer to join a growing team in Bristol This is a client-facing role working directly with major global clients on multiple concurrent projects across diverse sectors. The work is varied, fast-paced, and highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to develop advanced IoT and embedded systems from concept through to production. This position represents a major career growth opportunity. As my client continues to expand, they are establishing firmware as a distinct and autonomous function within the business. You ll initially take ownership of the embedded function within a key project, then help define the future of the department shaping its processes, standards, and team as it grows. It s an ideal role for someone ready to take a significant step up in responsibility and leadership, with the long-term goal of building and leading the embedded engineering capability within an innovative, forward-looking company. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ for ESP32 and STM32 platforms. Lead development using ESP-IDF, including OTA updates, BLE, Wi-Fi, and peripheral integration. Work directly with global clients to define, develop, and deliver high-quality embedded systems. Develop and optimise firmware across BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, LTE, 5G, and NB-IoT. Integrate and control vision systems (thermal and RGB cameras). Collaborate closely with electronics engineers on PCB bring-up, debugging, and validation. Essential Skills & Experience • Strong C/C++ programming for embedded systems. • Expert knowledge of ESP32 (ESP-IDF) and STM32 microcontrollers. • Solid understanding of wireless communication protocols: BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, LTE, 5G, NB-IoT. • Proven experience implementing OTA (Over-The-Air) update systems. • Experience with vision systems or camera integration (e.g. Lepton, Arducam). • Ability to read schematics and collaborate effectively with hardware teams. • Experience using JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers. • Familiarity with RTOS (FreeRTOS or similar) and event-driven architectures. • Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and presenting solutions. Package • £50,000 £55,000 salary + profit share bonus (eligible after 12 months). • Hybrid working 2 days per week from home. • Flexible hours (flexi-time). • Work on multiple concurrent, high-impact projects with global industry leaders. • A genuine opportunity to take ownership, shape a new department, and grow into a leadership role. • Ongoing professional development and career progression support. • A collaborative, engineering-led culture that values innovation, autonomy, and excellence.
Embedded Software Engineer Bristol £50,000-£55,000 Hybrid My client is a design and technology consultancy specialising in IoT, embedded systems, and connected devices. They partner with global leaders in defence, medical, industrial, and energy sectors to design and deliver innovative, production-ready technology. Their multidisciplinary team brings together electronics, firmware, software, mechanical design, and manufacturing expertise under one roof. Role Overview We re looking for a Senior Embedded Engineer to join a growing team in Bristol This is a client-facing role working directly with major global clients on multiple concurrent projects across diverse sectors. The work is varied, fast-paced, and highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to develop advanced IoT and embedded systems from concept through to production. This position represents a major career growth opportunity. As my client continues to expand, they are establishing firmware as a distinct and autonomous function within the business. You ll initially take ownership of the embedded function within a key project, then help define the future of the department shaping its processes, standards, and team as it grows. It s an ideal role for someone ready to take a significant step up in responsibility and leadership, with the long-term goal of building and leading the embedded engineering capability within an innovative, forward-looking company. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ for ESP32 and STM32 platforms. Lead development using ESP-IDF, including OTA updates, BLE, Wi-Fi, and peripheral integration. Work directly with global clients to define, develop, and deliver high-quality embedded systems. Develop and optimise firmware across BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, LTE, 5G, and NB-IoT. Integrate and control vision systems (thermal and RGB cameras). Collaborate closely with electronics engineers on PCB bring-up, debugging, and validation. Essential Skills & Experience • Strong C/C++ programming for embedded systems. • Expert knowledge of ESP32 (ESP-IDF) and STM32 microcontrollers. • Solid understanding of wireless communication protocols: BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, LTE, 5G, NB-IoT. • Proven experience implementing OTA (Over-The-Air) update systems. • Experience with vision systems or camera integration (e.g. Lepton, Arducam). • Ability to read schematics and collaborate effectively with hardware teams. • Experience using JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers. • Familiarity with RTOS (FreeRTOS or similar) and event-driven architectures. • Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and presenting solutions. Package • £50,000 £55,000 salary + profit share bonus (eligible after 12 months). • Hybrid working 2 days per week from home. • Flexible hours (flexi-time). • Work on multiple concurrent, high-impact projects with global industry leaders. • A genuine opportunity to take ownership, shape a new department, and grow into a leadership role. • Ongoing professional development and career progression support. • A collaborative, engineering-led culture that values innovation, autonomy, and excellence.
Verso Recruitment Group
Milton, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices Location: Cambridge Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangements: Onsite working We re partnering with a well established engineering business who are looking to appoint a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with deep experience in safety critical embedded systems and a background in medical device development. This role requires someone who can not only deliver high integrity embedded software, but also establish and refine processes for new product development, ensuring the right frameworks, controls, and documentation are in place for compliant software delivery. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices: - Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for medical devices and safety critical systems. - Produce high integrity code compliant with ISO 13485 and associated medical standards. - Lead on software architecture, design reviews, and technical decision making. - Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and quality teams across the full development lifecycle. - Support verification, validation, and risk management activities. - Contribute to continuous improvement and mentor junior engineers where required. Essential Experience: - Proven background in embedded software engineering within the medical device sector. - Strong proficiency in Embedded C and bare metal programming. - Hands on experience developing safety critical code aligned with ISO 13485. - Familiarity with structured development methodologies (e.g., V model, IEC 62304 aligned processes). - Strong debugging, problem solving, and documentation skills. Desirable / Advantageous: - Experience with regulatory frameworks such as FDA, MDR, IEC 62304, ISO 14971. - Exposure to unit testing, static analysis, or automated test environments. - Understanding of cybersecurity considerations for connected medical devices. - Experience with CI/CD or DevOps practices for embedded systems. Why Join This Business - A long standing, stable engineering organisation with the opportunity to work on meaningful, life changing medical technologies. - Supportive, multidisciplinary engineering environment. - Competitive salary, benefits, and long term career progression. For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices Location: Cambridge Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangements: Onsite working We re partnering with a well established engineering business who are looking to appoint a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with deep experience in safety critical embedded systems and a background in medical device development. This role requires someone who can not only deliver high integrity embedded software, but also establish and refine processes for new product development, ensuring the right frameworks, controls, and documentation are in place for compliant software delivery. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices: - Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for medical devices and safety critical systems. - Produce high integrity code compliant with ISO 13485 and associated medical standards. - Lead on software architecture, design reviews, and technical decision making. - Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and quality teams across the full development lifecycle. - Support verification, validation, and risk management activities. - Contribute to continuous improvement and mentor junior engineers where required. Essential Experience: - Proven background in embedded software engineering within the medical device sector. - Strong proficiency in Embedded C and bare metal programming. - Hands on experience developing safety critical code aligned with ISO 13485. - Familiarity with structured development methodologies (e.g., V model, IEC 62304 aligned processes). - Strong debugging, problem solving, and documentation skills. Desirable / Advantageous: - Experience with regulatory frameworks such as FDA, MDR, IEC 62304, ISO 14971. - Exposure to unit testing, static analysis, or automated test environments. - Understanding of cybersecurity considerations for connected medical devices. - Experience with CI/CD or DevOps practices for embedded systems. Why Join This Business - A long standing, stable engineering organisation with the opportunity to work on meaningful, life changing medical technologies. - Supportive, multidisciplinary engineering environment. - Competitive salary, benefits, and long term career progression. For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
