About this role
Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year
Requirements: Strong experience writing embedded CSolid understanding of the specific challenges and constraints of coding for microcontrollersWorking knowledge of digital electronics, with exposure to analogue electronics an advantageFamiliarity with sound software design principles and practicesStrong mathematical ability, with experience designing custom algorithmsA lateral thinker who enjoys finding unconventional solutions to tricky design problemsGood communication skills and a genuine team player Responsibilities: Join our expanding R&D team to support the full development lifecycle of downhole and surface toolsWork from initial concept and design through coding, testing, and field deploymentCollaborate closely with our electronics and mechanical teams to shape design decisions earlyContribute to firmware built in-house rather than coding to a fixed specFocus on minimising power consumption and designing safe failure modes so faults degrade gracefullyBuild on our established suite of tools and help develop innovative solutions where no off-the-shelf answer existsTake real ownership of projects with support and mentoring from experienced colleaguesDepending on experience, contribute to firmware architecture and mentoring others Technologies: EmbeddedFirmwareSupportSketchC++ More:
We are a leading global oil and gas technology company with a strong family-business culture and a presence across the UK, the Middle East, the US and beyond. This is an opportunity to work on innovative tools used in some of the most demanding environments in the industry. The role is based in Aberdeen or Edinburgh with a hybrid working pattern of four days in the office and one day remote per week. We offer a salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience, 33 days holiday rising with long service, long-service awards, private healthcare, life insurance, strong company pension contributions, and a teamwork-driven culture that empowers engineers to make a real difference. We provide genuine ownership from first sketch to field deployment in a supportive, development-focused environment.
last updated 39 week of 2026