Embedded System Engineer

Embedded Controls Engineer - Permanent - Rugeley - Hybrid

Role Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Embedded Controls Engineer to act as the primary technical expert across several projects. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop and validate embedded software for advanced electrical power systems and converters. This role requires strong embedded C skills, excellent communication, and the flexibility to work onsite in Rugeley 2–3 days per week, with the ability to increase onsite presence during key project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead embedded engineer within a small, specialist team focused on developing electrical power systems, including power converters.
• Work alongside systems and electronics engineers to produce robust system designs.
• Create DSP- and/or microprocessor-based control solutions for protection devices and power conversion equipment.
• Build and test prototypes to validate design performance.
• Define system interfaces and ensure smooth integration with connected subsystems.
• Support verification, qualification, and compliance testing activities.
• Analyse, interpret, and challenge customer requirements to ensure clarity and feasibility.
• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve design questions and uncertainties.
• Establish clear interface definitions and handover documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote reuse of existing designs where possible to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Conduct system-level analysis and contribute to validation and verification strategies.
• Improve or develop engineering processes that deliver repeatable and high-value outcomes.

Scope & Impact

You’ll oversee the successful delivery of software-related project tasks, ensuring outputs are completed within agreed schedules and budget constraints.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience developing embedded software, ideally within automotive, aerospace, defence, nuclear, or similarly regulated sectors.
• Strong Embedded C experience for microcontroller platforms such as STM32.
• Familiarity with low-voltage systems and sensor communication.
• Knowledge of embedded software behaviour within broader systems.
• Experience with DSPs is advantageous.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python for microcontroller applications.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink code generation is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a proactive learning mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in system testing.
• Knowledge of power system design and operation.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS, Polarion).
• Exposure to agile methodologies and tools such as Jira.

Additional Information

• Salary: Up to £60k (with potential increase to £65k for highly senior candidates).
• Clearance: Ideally already SC-cleared, or eligible for SC (UK nationality preferred but not required).
• Onsite Requirement: Rugeley-based, 2–3 days per week minimum, with flexibility for increased onsite work depending on project needs.