Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer

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NMS Recruit are seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer to join global energy consultancy based in the Cheshire. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing business. You will be required to work 50/50 split between site and home and sponsorship is available. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer with proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer).
Responsibilities
Investigate and resolve complex bugs across embedded and desktop systems, implementing fixes and systemic quality improvements Develop and maintain tools for automated testing, diagnostics and release validation using Python and Bash Enhance and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware (Buildroot/make) and desktop applications (CMake/Qt), integrating quality gates and static analysis Define, monitor and drive improvements against key reliability metrics (e.g. crash frequency, memory stability, startup success) Improve diagnostic visibility through structured logging, crash data capture and telemetry via MQTT Collaborate with hardware, software and test engineers to embed quality and reliability throughout the development lifecycle Experience
Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or equivalent working experience Proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer) for embedded and cross-platform desktop development Strong scripting experience in Python and Bash for tooling and test automation Experience with CMake, make, and CI/CD systems (e.g., GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines) Familiarity with Docker for embedded software builds and containerised testing Confident in debugging across firmware, OS and application layers Deep understanding of Embedded Linux (Buildroot), system configuration and device-level development Familiarity with MQTT and messaging protocols used in distributed systems Experience with Qt and GUI development for Windows and Linux environments Working knowledge of observability concepts, incident response and long-term reliability strategies Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and embedded diagnostics Benefits
Up to £60,000 DOE Career development opportunities Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays, with an extra day for every three years completed (up to a maximum of 30 days). Ability to buy an additional 5 days Pension contributions of 8% from the employer Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness cover Private Medical Insurance
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Location:
Chester
Salary:
£55,000 - £60,000 /annum Hybrid, Life Insurance, Income Prote
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT

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