Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer - Power
Location: Lichfield
Term: 6 Month Initial
IR35: INSIDE
Hourly Rate: £DOE
Key Skills: Embedded Software, Engineering, C++, Python, Microcontrollers, DSPs, MATLAB, Simulink, DOORS, Requirements Management, Aerospace, Electronics, Testing
The Role:
Are you an embedded controls specialist with a passion for tackling complex engineering challenges? We’re looking for a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic project team on a contract basis. You’ll be the go-to expert driving the design, implementation, and verification of cutting-edge embedded software applications across multiple high-profile programmes.
What are we looking for in our next Embedded Software Engineer?
* Take the lead as the embedded technical authority within a small but impactful engineering team, developing innovative electrical power systems (with a focus on converters and controllers).
* Design and develop DSP and microprocessor-based control solutions for power conversion and protection equipment.
* Work hand-in-hand with systems, hardware, and electronic engineers to refine requirements, define interfaces, and optimise implementation.
* Build, test, and validate prototypes to ensure robust, compliant, and future-proof solutions.
* Act as the bridge between stakeholders – collecting, challenging, and clarifying requirements to deliver clear, customer-focused results.
* Support verification, validation, and qualification testing while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
* Drive re-use and standardisation across projects, maximising efficiency and value.
Qualifications/Experience:
* A BEng/MEng or MSc/PhD in Electrical, Electronic, Systems, or Software Engineering.
* A proven background delivering embedded software/firmware in one or more regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, defence, nuclear, etc.).
* Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and/or Python for microcontrollers.
* Strong understanding of embedded systems operation and ideally DSPs.
* Experience with MATLAB/Simulink code generation would be a plus.
* A team player mindset, quick to adapt, and eager to solve problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
* Systems testing and validation experience.
* Familiarity with power systems and related applications.
* Knowledge of requirements management tools (Jama, DOORS, Polarion).
* Hands-on experience with Agile practices (sprints, scrums, Jira)
Why Join us?
This is your chance to play a pivotal role in developing next-generation power and control systems. You’ll work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with world-class engineers, and make a direct impact on industries that demand innovation, safety, and performance.
***PLEASE NOTE***
Active Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy