Electronic Software Engineer

Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer Location: Macclesfield (Onsite - 4 days/week) Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits We are seeking a well-rounded Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Macclesfield. This is a hands-on role offering full lifecycle ownership-from concept and hardware design through to firmware development and signal processing. The Role This position is approximately a 50/50 split between electronics design and embedded software/firmware development, depending on project phase. You will be responsible for: Designing complex, multi-layer PCBs Developing embedded firmware for data acquisition and processing Working across the full product lifecycle-from blank sheet design to finished implementation Handling high-speed, multi-channel data acquisition systems Implementing efficient, real-time signal processing solutions Essential Skills & Experience A strong foundation in both electronics and embedded systems is required, but Digital Signal Processing (DSP) experience is essential. Specifically, you should have: Practical experience implementing DSP techniques in embedded systems (hardware and/or firmware) Understanding of filtering concepts, including IIR and FIR filters Knowledge of decimation chains and signal conditioning Experience working with high data rates (e.g. tens of kS/s across multiple channels) Ability to optimise processing to avoid CPU bottlenecks In addition, you should be comfortable: Taking ownership of complete engineering solutions independently Working in a small team environment rather than a highly segmented large organisation Making sound engineering judgements across both hardware and software domains Working Environment Onsite collaboration is key - this role requires 4 days per week in the office (Monday-Thursday) Fridays are a relaxed half-day (8:00-12:30), with flexibility to work from home or in the office About You You'll be a proactive, self-sufficient engineer who enjoys owning projects end-to-end. This role suits someone who thrives in a collaborative, onsite environment and wants to make a meaningful technical impact over the long term