Job Description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Essential skills

Strong proficiency in bare-metal C programming

Experience

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

What do I need before I apply

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

Benefits

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