Embedded Software Engineer (Bare-Metal / Device Driver Development)

Expleo are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the delivery of a software engineering work package for ongoing vehicle intercom development. The role focuses on developing low-level peripheral drivers and system software for an embedded platform based on the NXP i.MX8 (A53 core) processor family.

The work will be delivered in bare-metal C, with integration into an existing embedded codebase. The system may optionally involve ThreadX RTOS and uBoot bootloader components.

This is a 3 month rolling contract, and required 1 day onsite a week. 

The engineer will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and integration of low-level device drivers and supporting system components as outlined below:

• eMMC Interface – Development & Testing
  • Develop eMMC driver module
  • Integrate driver into main codebase
  • Develop eMMC test application
  • Produce supporting technical documentation
• SPI Flash Interface – Development & Testing
  • Develop SPI Flash driver module
  • Integrate driver into main codebase
  • Develop SPI Flash test application
  • Produce supporting technical documentation
• UART Interface – Development & Testing
  • Develop UART driver module
  • Integrate driver into main codebase
  • Develop UART test application
  • Produce supporting technical documentation
• Ethernet Interface – Development & Testing
  • Develop Ethernet driver module
  • Integrate driver into main codebase
  • Develop Ethernet test application
  • Produce supporting technical documentation
• MMU and Bootloader Support
  • Conduct code review of system startup and MMU configuration
  • Review and assess uBoot configuration
  • Provide recommendations and improvements where required
• Technical Requirements / Constraints
  • All driver implementations should be non-blocking where possible
  • Preference for DMA-based implementations where supported by hardware
  • Solutions must be suitable for embedded real-time operation
  • Code must be written in portable, maintainable C

• Strong proficiency in bare-metal C programming

• Experience with ThreadX RTOS
• Experience with uBoot bootloader development or configuration
• Proven experience developing embedded peripheral drivers
• Experience with NXP i.MX8 (A53 core) processor family or similar ARM-based SoCs

• You will need to hold or be eligible to qualify for SC.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive