Software Systems Developer (with Embedded experience)

Are you an experienced electronics engineer with a passion for building reliable, high-performance systems? We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and support of innovative embedded hardware and systems.

Location: St. Leonards on Sea, East Sussex

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Dependant on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue and digital circuits using microprocessors and associated peripherals.
• Work with PCB design and circuit simulation tools to produce and test hardware designs.
• Engage with compliance and regulatory standards for the electronics industry (UKCA, EU, etc.).
• Develop low-level microprocessor software using C (e.g., PIC microcontrollers).
• Set up, diagnose, and maintain communication networks including PSTN modem, TCP/IP, and 4/5G.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware with software tools and remote systems.

Essential Skills & Experience

Hardware Design

• Analogue & digital circuit design, including discrete semiconductors and op-amps.
• Familiarity with microprocessors, peripherals, and simple serial buses (SPI, I2C).
• Experience using:
• PCB layout/design tools (e.g., Fusion 360/Eagle)
• Circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE)
• Gerber viewers and legacy design tools

Compliance & Standards

• Solid understanding of industry regulations and compliance processes.
• Experience selecting and applying relevant standards (Railway experience is a bonus).

Embedded Software Development

• Proficient in low-level C programming for microcontrollers (PIC or similar).
• Experience with MPLABX or equivalent development environments.

Networking

• Strong troubleshooting skills for remote connectivity.
• Ability to set up and maintain communication systems over PSTN, TCP/IP, and mobile networks (4G/5G).

Desirable Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience in high-voltage design (e.g., railway traction systems, instrumentation up to 15kV).
• DC-DC converter design and transformer selection.
• Experience with network peripherals such as:
• 4G/5G modems
• WiFi modules
• LoRaWAN interfaces

Legacy System Support (Consultant-level skills welcomed):

• System-on-Module (SOM) experience with platforms like Raspberry Pi or WinCE.
• Application development in C#/.NET for device tools, remote updates, diagnostics, and encrypted communication.
• Visual Studio or LabWindows CVI for application-level tools.

What We Offer

• A competitive package, including:
• A 4.5-day working week
• 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays
• A Stakeholder pension scheme
• A comprehensive Health Plan

A Bit About Us

Since its founding in 1958, Drallim has worked tirelessly on the design and development of an ever-growing portfolio of products. As manufacturers of specialist equipment, we’ve built a reputation as a leading innovator in design and manufacturing solutions, delivering engineering expertise, manufactured equipment, and bespoke designs across the aerospace, industrial, and utility sectors.

Drallim is a trust-run organisation, established by our founder Angus Millard to ensure "the continuance of the business and the contentment of the employees." This unique structure gives the company a strong sense of purpose and a genuine family feel that sets us apart from the rest.

To see what we do, please view: www.drallim.com

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