Prinicpal Embedded Software Engineer

Our client is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join its engineering team, developing low-level embedded software for electrification applications including battery management, power conversion and electric vehicle control systems. This permanent role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership while delivering robust software for high-integrity, real-time systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, implementation and testing of embedded software platforms for real-time microcontroller systems

Develop low-level and application-level software using C, C++ and assembly

Design modular, scalable and reusable software components, including device drivers, communication stacks and hardware abstraction layers

Work with CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART and Ethernet communications, as well as middleware, bootloaders and firmware update mechanisms

Translate system-level requirements into software specifications and maintain architecture and design documentation

Plan and execute unit, integration and system-level testing, using static and dynamic analysis tools to support software quality

Support compliance with relevant standards, including MISRA-C, CERT C, ISO 26262 and ASPICE

Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, validation and manufacturing teams to support hardware integration, debugging and successful project delivery

Job Requirements:

Degree or equivalent qualification in software engineering, electronic engineering or a related discipline

Significant experience in embedded software design, implementation, validation and debugging for hard real-time systems

Advanced programming skills in embedded C and C++, with knowledge of assembly for microcontroller platforms

Experience with software requirements, technical specifications, test documentation, version control and change management

Understanding of software development tools, CI/CD pipelines and configuration management, including platforms such as Bitbucket, Jenkins or GitLab CI

Knowledge of CAN-based tools such as INCA, CANape or CANalyzer, together with experience of complex high- and low-voltage electrical systems

Understanding of functional safety, cyber security and industry standards for high-integrity control systems

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication and technical documentation skills, with a quality-focused and collaborative approach

Desirable Experience:

Experience developing high-integrity systems within the automotive, marine, energy storage or aerospace sectors

Knowledge of battery management systems and battery control applications

Experience with AC/DC, DC/AC and DC/DC power conversion systems and their control

Understanding of Software FMEA, safety analysis and system-level engineering trade-offs

Benefits:

Permanent opportunity within a specialist engineering and electrification environment

Flexible working options, including hybrid working

Exposure to innovative battery, power conversion and electric vehicle control projects

Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning

Collaborative, multi-disciplinary working environment

If you are an experienced Principal Embedded Software Engineer seeking a technically challenging role in electrification and high-integrity control systems, apply now