NMS Recruit are seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer to join a global energy consultancy based in 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).ResponsibilitiesInvestigate and resolve complex bugs across embedded and desktop systems, implementing fixes and systemic quality improvementsDevelop and maintain tools for automated testing, diagnostics and release validation using Python and BashEnhance and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware (Buildroot/make) and desktop applications (CMake/Qt), integrating quality gates and static analysisDefine, 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 MQTTCollaborate with hardware, software and test engineers to embed quality and reliability throughout the development lifecycleExperienceDegree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or equivalent working experienceProficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer) for embedded and cross-platform desktop developmentStrong scripting experience in Python and Bash for tooling and test automationExperience with CMake, make, and CI/CD systems (e.g., GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines)Familiarity with Docker for embedded software builds and containerised testingConfident in debugging across firmware, OS and application layersDeep understanding of Embedded Linux (Buildroot), system configuration and device-level developmentFamiliarity with MQTT and messaging protocols used in distributed systemsExperience with Qt and GUI development for Windows and Linux environmentsWorking knowledge of observability concepts, incident response and long-term reliability strategiesExposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and embedded diagnosticsBenefitsUp to £60,000 DOECareer development opportunitiesHolidays: 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 daysPension contributions of 8% from the employerGroup Life Insurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness coverPrivate Medical InsuranceWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr