Scope / Dimensions
* Operate as the go-to controls engineer across multiple projects, liaising with multiple stakeholders to design, implement and verify embedded software applications.
* Work with the systems engineers to develop requirements, interface definitions and other applicable material to optimise implementation.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the embedded technical specialist within a small team developing a range of electrical power systems, primarily converters.
* Design and develop the system design, along with systems and electronic specialists.
* Develop DSP and / or microprocessor-based designs for controllers, protection devices and power conversion equipment.
* Implement prototypes and perform testing.
* Engage in interface definition to ensure compatibility with interfacing systems.
* Support verification and qualification testing.
* Collect, scrutinise, organise and challenge customer requirements.
* Interact with internal and external customers to resolve design choices and ambiguities.
* Define interfaces at handover points on the project.
* Drive for re-use, similarity and maximising previously developed products / items.
* Perform system analysis.
* Participate in system validation and verification and ensure compliance with requirements.
* Tailor, modify or create processes to drive activities which we repeat and would add value.
Financial Responsibilities
* Support delivery of assigned scope of work within agreed schedule and budget limits.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills And Experience
Education/Experience
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic / Electrical Engineering, Software / Systems Engineering, or a related field.
* Proven track-record of delivering embedded software / firmware ideally in one or more of the automotive / aerospace / nuclear / defence industries.
* A team player mentality, thriving in a collaborative and supportive work environment.
* Experience of embedded C/C++ and/or python coding for microcontrollers.
* Quick learner with a flexible and adaptable approach.
* Knowledge of embedded software operation within systems.
* Experience of DSPs would be beneficial.
* Experience of code generation from MATLAB/Simulink would be beneficial.
Preferred Qualifications
* Systems testing experience.
* Experience of power systems.
* Experience of Jama, DOORS, Polarion or similar requirements management tools.
* Experience of working with agile approaches such as sprints, scrums and using Jira or similar for self-organisation.
Note: All candidates must be eligible to achieve the relevant security vetting level applicable to the role.