Location:(HRE) Stoneham PlaceJob ID: R0097255Date Posted:2025-07-01Company Name:HITACHI RAIL LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):OtherJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoAbout UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.Job Description:Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Salary: £45-50k DOE Location: EastleighYour new role Here at Hitachi Rail, we have a unique opportunity for an experienced and skilled Embedded Software Engineer to join the team. This role is to work as part of a team to develop software for next generation products as part of Hitachi Rail Ltd.’s vehicle and track Condition Monitoring System. The role is to develop embedded C software for Wireless Sensor Nodes as well as high level language software for Wireless Monitoring Control Unit gateway products.As an Embedded Software Engineer is required to ensure the team can deliver its crucial commitments. Excellent coding skills will be required. The role will be based at the Hitachi Rail office in Eastleigh moving to a hybrid office/home working environment upon completion of probation. Office attendance is required for design and planning meetings and configuration of physical hardware. Occasional work-related travel is also a requirement of the role.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Develop embedded software to deliver cutting edge monitoring technology in line with Hitachi Rail’s development roadmap.</li><li>Ensure all developed software is documented through a combination of wiki pages, READMEs and code comments where appropriate.</li><li>Peer-review code and documentation changes made by other members of the team</li><li>Automate software validation and deployment through use of continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) techniques.</li><li>Maintain software by detecting, diagnosing and resolving issues when they arise.</li><li>Contribute to the software and system design of new and existing systems in collaboration with senior members of the team, including selection of appropriate technologies.</li><li>Keep up to date with the latest technologies and where appropriate suggest areas where adoption of these technologies may provide benefit.</li><li>Follow internal processes and best practices.</li><li>Work with senior members of the team to define and document processes and best practices for software engineering and communicate these practices to the rest of the team.</li><li>Undertake other duties not included above, as business demands require, but which will be consistent with the role outlined.</li></ul>About youEssential:<ul><li>A track record of successful development of embedded firmware</li><li>Jira</li><li>Confluence</li><li>Bitbucket</li><li>Agile development</li><li>A proactive, problem-solving approach is a must</li><li>CI/CD experience</li><li>Familiarity with aspects of Microsoft Azure will be a plus</li><li>Some knowledge of python will be beneficial</li><li>Proficiency with standard Microsoft applications, Word, Excel, Teams will be required</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of low power applications</li><li>Experience of condition monitoring systems</li><li>Knowledge of the railway system is not required, but could be beneficial</li><li>Conduct thorough unit and integration testing of all developed software, using automation where appropriate, to ensure software is of a high quality.</li></ul>What we offer We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Personal Accident insurance</li><li>Group Income protection</li><li>Group Life Insurance</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.#LI-GF1Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  <a href="https://www.hitachirail.com/careers">https://www.hitachirail.com/careers</a>.At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail">https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail</a>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Embedded Software Engineer

Location:(HRE) Stoneham PlaceJob ID: R0097255Date Posted:2025-07-01Company Name:HITACHI RAIL LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):OtherJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoAbout UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.Job Description:Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Salary: £45-50k DOE Location: EastleighYour new role Here at Hitachi Rail, we have a unique opportunity for an experienced and skilled Embedded Software Engineer to join the team. This role is to work as part of a team to develop software for next generation products as part of Hitachi Rail Ltd.’s vehicle and track Condition Monitoring System. The role is to develop embedded C software for Wireless Sensor Nodes as well as high level language software for Wireless Monitoring Control Unit gateway products.As an Embedded Software Engineer is required to ensure the team can deliver its crucial commitments. Excellent coding skills will be required. The role will be based at the Hitachi Rail office in Eastleigh moving to a hybrid office/home working environment upon completion of probation. Office attendance is required for design and planning meetings and configuration of physical hardware. Occasional work-related travel is also a requirement of the role.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Develop embedded software to deliver cutting edge monitoring technology in line with Hitachi Rail’s development roadmap.</li><li>Ensure all developed software is documented through a combination of wiki pages, READMEs and code comments where appropriate.</li><li>Peer-review code and documentation changes made by other members of the team</li><li>Automate software validation and deployment through use of continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) techniques.</li><li>Maintain software by detecting, diagnosing and resolving issues when they arise.</li><li>Contribute to the software and system design of new and existing systems in collaboration with senior members of the team, including selection of appropriate technologies.</li><li>Keep up to date with the latest technologies and where appropriate suggest areas where adoption of these technologies may provide benefit.</li><li>Follow internal processes and best practices.</li><li>Work with senior members of the team to define and document processes and best practices for software engineering and communicate these practices to the rest of the team.</li><li>Undertake other duties not included above, as business demands require, but which will be consistent with the role outlined.</li></ul>About youEssential:<ul><li>A track record of successful development of embedded firmware</li><li>Jira</li><li>Confluence</li><li>Bitbucket</li><li>Agile development</li><li>A proactive, problem-solving approach is a must</li><li>CI/CD experience</li><li>Familiarity with aspects of Microsoft Azure will be a plus</li><li>Some knowledge of python will be beneficial</li><li>Proficiency with standard Microsoft applications, Word, Excel, Teams will be required</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of low power applications</li><li>Experience of condition monitoring systems</li><li>Knowledge of the railway system is not required, but could be beneficial</li><li>Conduct thorough unit and integration testing of all developed software, using automation where appropriate, to ensure software is of a high quality.</li></ul>What we offer We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Personal Accident insurance</li><li>Group Income protection</li><li>Group Life Insurance</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.#LI-GF1Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at &nbsp;<a href="https://www.hitachirail.com/careers">https://www.hitachirail.com/careers</a>.At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail">https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail</a>

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