Senior Development Engineer - Edinburgh
Are you an experienced Senior Development Engineer looking to apply your expertise in a high-impact healthcare environment?
A leading health tech company, dedicated to transforming the future of patient care through innovative wearable medical technologies, is looking to appoint a Senior Development Engineer to join its growing R&D team in Edinburgh.
What is in it for you:
The Opportunity:
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This is a hands-on, technically challenging role contributing to the development of innovative medical devices.
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You will be involved across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production, working within a multidisciplinary hardware team.
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You’ll play a key role in embedded software design, electronics development, and cross-functional collaboration, while ensuring compliance with rigorous regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, and maintain embedded software (primarily in C; some microcontroller assembly)
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Develop and debug low-power digital and analogue electronic circuits
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Collaborate with hardware, software, and mechanical teams to deliver integrated product solutions
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Investigate and resolve issues based on production or field feedback
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Produce and maintain design documentation
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Mentor and support junior engineers
About You:
You are a motivated and detail-oriented engineer with strong experience in embedded systems development. You work well both independently and as part of a team, and you are capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions with minimal supervision.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Strong experience in bare-metal embedded software development using C
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Experience with microcontroller platforms (e.g., ARM Cortex, TI MSP430)
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Analogue design skills, including battery management and low-noise sensor systems
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Experience with in-circuit debugging tools and source control systems
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Experience developing test tools and harnesses using C#/.Net is an advantage
Work for a respected global organisation making a real impact in healthcare and help contribute to the development of world-leading medical technologies. Enjoy a collaborative, innovative environment with opportunities for career growth.
Please apply with your most up-to-date CV for consideration.
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