Contract Embedded SW Engineer

Ricardo; Shoreham-by-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to work on cutting-edge projects in Power Electronics and e-Machines. The role involves developing and validating complex control systems and requires strong programming skills in C. You will collaborate with clients and ensure timely project delivery while also having opportunities for business travel. This position offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded software for power electronics systems.
• Fluency in programming in C for microcontroller applications.
• Experience in AUTOSAR.

Responsibilities

• Technical development of Embedded Software for Power Electronics.
• Testing of software, by Unit, Hardware-in-Loop.
• Interface directly with clients and suppliers on technical issues.

Skills

C

Embedded Software

Control

Electrical

Electronics

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB-Simulink

Infineon AURIX

Job description

Overview

Role: Embedded SW Engineer - Contract

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea or Leamington Spa

Role ID: 2025-2823

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer focused in Control for Power Electronics, e-Machines and Drives (PEMD) to deliver on-going client projects, and to further develop the capabilities of the team.

Our Software, Control, and Applications group develops and validates complex control systems for advanced clean propulsion and energy systems, such as xEV powertrains, power electronics, motors, and fuel cell systems. We support customers across the full control development spectrum, from core algorithms to fully validated production software, including ASIL-rated software. In this role, you'll primarily focus on embedded software development for power electronic systems, such as electric machines and DCDC converters, but may also support other technical areas based on workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical development of Embedded Software for Power Electronics, E-Machines and Drives
• Technical accountability for software solutions, covering requirements specification, device drivers and algorithm development, implementation, calibration and validation.
• Testing of software, by Unit, Hardware-in-Loop
• Interface directly with clients and suppliers on technical issues.
• Reporting of technical status internally with focus on delivery of projects on-time and on-budget.

Key Competencies and Experience

• Degree in Engineering - focused in Embedded Software / Control / Electrical / Electronics or similar
• Fluency in programming in C for microcontroller applications
• Substantive experience developing embedded software for power electronics systems including
  • Complex device driver development
  • SPI Drivers
  • High frequency ADC/PWM based periherials
• Experience of Infineon AURIX family of microcontrollers
• Experience in AUTOSAR
• Excellent English communication skills for frequent interaction with internal and external customers.
• Regular liaison with customers is required - may include some business travel for customer meetings, on-site development support, and visits to other Ricardo sites.

Desirable Competencies and Experience

• Fluency in model-based development languages, especially MATLAB-Simulink
• Some exposure to motor control theory and practice and ability to contribute on topics including
  • Power electronic / thermal aspects of power electronics design
  • Electromagnetic / thermal / mechanical aspects of electric machine design
  • Multiphysics optimisation for power electronic systems
• Experience providing technical leadership to engineering project teams.
• Functional safety, ISO26262 and similar

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