Embedded Software Engineer Location: Near Bishop Auckland (Fully Onsite) - finish at 2.30pm on FridaysThe OpportunityAn established engineering business near Bishop Auckland is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team. The wider team of 16 spans firmware, electronics, software and test disciplines. This is a genuinely multidisciplinary environment, giving engineers full input across the entire product lifecycle - from concept and design through to testing and production.You''ll be working on handheld, battery-powered devices that connect via Bluetooth to a range of devices, contributing to products used in real-world, hands-on applications.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop embedded firmware for handheld, battery-powered devices.Work across both RTOS and bare-metal environments.Develop and maintain communication interfaces including Bluetooth/BLE, USB, SPI, UART, GPIO, and ADC.Collaborate closely with electronics and test engineers across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to production.Contribute to the design, development, and integration of Bluetooth-connected products with mobile and Windows platforms.Skills and ExperienceStrong embedded programming skills in C (some C++ desirable).Experience with RTOS and bare-metal firmware development.Familiarity with ARM Cortex and NXP processors.Practical experience with Bluetooth/BLE, USB, SPI, UART, GPIO, and ADC communication protocols.Experience developing firmware for ..... full job details .....