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SWARCO

Embedded Engineer (12 month FTC)

On site

Milton keynes, United kingdom

Freelance

22-12-2025

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Skills

C/C++ Jira Networking Architecture Linux git Confluence C++

Job Specifications

Become part of our SWARCO team as

Embedded Engineer (12 month FTC)

Challenge

SWARCO UK and Ireland

The Better Way. Every Day. At the forefront of intelligent traffic management, we design and deliver innovative solutions that keep people moving safely and efficiently across the UK and Ireland. Start making an impact with us today and join teams in over 70 countries.

What you will do

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Engineer (12 month Fixed Term Contract) to join our multidisciplinary team developing market leading traffic-management and roadside safety devices.

The role is based in Milton Keynes and focuses on embedded Linux systems running on ARM-based hardware. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Linux-based embedded development in C/C++, device drivers, real-time user-space applications, and integration with custom hardware.

Assist in development of C/C++ firmware and services for traffic management products.
Assist in debugging and fixing issues.
Assist in maintaining code quality including code reviews.
Assist in producing documentation including interface specifications, design notes, release materials, and troubleshooting guides.
Contribute to system architecture discussions and cross-functional technical decisions.
Help ensure compliance with traffic-industry standards, environmental requirements, and relevant EMC/EMI constraints.

Profile

What we are looking for

Strong proficiency in C/C++ and electronic communications and protocols such as RS485, RS232, and Ethernet.
Demonstrable experience in Embedded Linux development.
Practical debugging experience using software tools and hardware instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products.
Experience in development workflow tools including JIRA, GIT, BitBucket and Confluence.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Experience with Wind River Linux, SNMP and Networking an advantage.

Benefit

What we offer

As well as providing a competitive salary and benefits package, SWARCO actively runs employee opinion surveys as part of our drive to provide a comfortable and supportive working environment. We will support your development, and you will also receive:

Learning & Development opportunities
25 days holiday rising plus the option to holiday.
Generous employer pension contributions
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee discounts portal
Life assurance

Interested?

Please apply by clicking on the link below and share your details.

Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before any advertised closing date. We, therefore, encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, therefore successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Become a part of SWARCO. We look forward to receiving your comprehensive application via the online tool.

https://careers.swarco.com/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=30872

SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd

Unit 5

Vermont Place

Tongwell

Milton Keynes

MK15 8JA

Information on processing of your personal data is available https://www.swarco.com/privacy-information-applicants.

About the Company

SWARCO's leading idea is to improve quality of life by making the travel experience safer, quicker, more convenient and environmentally sound. For this purpose, the Austrian traffic technology corporation produces and provides a large range of products, systems, services, and turnkey solutions for road marking, urban and interurban traffic management, parking, and public transport. Cooperative systems, infrastructure-to-vehicle communication, e-mobility, and integrated software solutions for the Liveable City complement the ... Know more