Senior Embedded Software Engineer
At Ultron Technologies, Part of Savaria UK
Kingswinford | 4-Day Working Week (No Fridays!) | Circa £80,000 per annum
Shape the Future of Mobility Technology
At Ultron Technologies, part of the global Handicare & Savaria Group, we’re transforming how people move safely and independently in their homes. We’re now looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of the technology powering our stairlift division.
This is more than just a senior role - it’s your opportunity to lead from the front, influence product innovation, mentor a growing team, and establish yourself as the go-to technical expert within a multi-national organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll sit at the heart of our engineering team, driving both hardware and firmware development:
* Design and develop analogue and digital electronic systems (motor control experience advantageous)
* Create schematics and PCB layouts, and lead board bring-up and validation
* Develop embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontroller- and processor-based systems
* Integrate key communication protocols including:
* SPI, I2C, UART, CAN
* USB, Ethernet, and wireless interfaces
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, manufacturing, and product engineering
* Support prototype builds, design verification, EMC testing, and production readiness
* Conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex technical issues
* Contribute to system architecture, technical documentation, and engineering best practices
* Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership where required
What You’ll Bring
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
* Significant experience in electronics hardware and embedded systems development
* Strong experience designing mixed-signal electronic circuits
* Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium, KiCad, or OrCAD
* Strong embedded firmware development experience using C/C++
* Experience with ARM Cortex-M or similar embedded platforms
* Hands-on debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and lab equipment
* Understanding of real-time systems, bootloaders, and low-level hardware interfaces
* Experience with version control systems such as Git
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Nice to Have
* Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS
* Knowledge of power electronics, motor control, or battery-powered systems
* Experience with wireless technologies such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, or cellular
* Exposure to manufacturing processes and DFM/DFT principles
* Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries
Why Join Us?
* 4-day working week – enjoy every Friday off
* Circa £80,000 salary
* Genuine autonomy to shape technology and product direction
* Opportunity to become a key technical authority within a global business
* Work on products that directly improve quality of life
* Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment
Apply Now
If you’re a senior engineer looking for ownership, influence, and flexibility, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help develop the next generation of stairlift technology.