Embedded Software Engineer

Baker Hughes Inc.; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary perqs

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop the next-generation PRISMIC control systems for power generation, industrial automation, and critical energy applications.

You will work at the intersection of embedded software, electronics, and control systems, delivering high-performance solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Significant experience in embedded control for industrial automation or energy applications.
• Advanced C/C++ in real-time embedded environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software in C/C++ for microcontrollers, QNX, and Embedded Linux.
• Support hardware design including PCBs, controllers, and I/O modules.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

QNX

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Industrial control

System integration

Git/GitHub

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Tools

GitHub

CAN

Modbus

EtherNet/IP

IEC 61850

Job description

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global leader in energy technology, transforming the energy landscape through our cutting-edge solutions and market-leading business segments. With over a century of expertise and operations in more than 120 countries, we are driving the future of energy - making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet.

Our Industry & Energy Technology (IET) team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity. Our team plays an integral role by helping the business plan for the future.

Fuel Your Passion

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing Baker Hughes' next-generation PRISMIC control systems used across power generation, industrial automation, and critical energy applications worldwide. You will work at the intersection of embedded software, electronics, and control systems engineering, designing and delivering high-performance solutions that enable the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of complex industrial equipment.

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you will develop Embedded C/C++ software within Linux, QNX, and Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environments, integrating software and hardware to create robust control solutions. From system architecture and product development through testing, validation, and deployment, you will contribute across the full product lifecycle while helping shape the future direction of our control systems portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with a passion for embedded technology, industrial control systems, and real-world engineering challenges, who is eager to develop innovative solutions that support the future of energy. We're particularly interested in engineers who combine strong embedded software expertise with a genuine passion for Industrial Control Systems, electronics, and solving real-world engineering challenges.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing embedded software using C/C++ for microcontrollers, QNX, and Embedded Linux environments.
• Supporting the design and development of electronic hardware including PCBs, controllers, and I/O modules.
• Integrating embedded software with hardware systems ensuring seamless system performance.
• Implementing industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, Ethernet, and IEC standards.
• Performing system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Developing test procedures and ensuring compliance with system requirements and quality standards.
• Supporting full product lifecycle activities including design, documentation, and field support.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, Suppliers and service.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have significant experience developing embedded control systems for industrial automation, power generation, turbine controls, compressor controls, or related energy applications.
• Have advanced C/C++ development experience within real-time embedded environments.
• Have hands-on experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, DCS, SCADA platforms, or equivalent control architectures.
• Have experience designing and implementing control algorithms and closed-loop control strategies.
• Have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Have experience with QNX, RTOS, or Embedded Linux within industrial control applications.
• Have working knowledge of IEC61508, SIL-rated products, functional safety principles, or safety-critical systems.
• Have experience supporting commissioning, validation, troubleshooting, or deployment of industrial control equipment in manufacturing, field, or customer environments.
• Have experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, or IEC61850.
• Have experience using Git/GitHub and modern software configuration management practices.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people work and perform at their best varies from person to person. In this role, we offer a hybrid working model, providing the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week while meeting the needs of the business. You will be expected to work from our Ashby de la Zouch office in Leicestershire a minimum of three days per week, collaborating closely with colleagues and supporting hands-on engineering and product development activities.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Join Us

Join Baker Hughes and help develop next-generation PRISMIC control systems that power critical energy, power generation, and industrial automation applications worldwide. We’re looking for engineers who combine strong embedded software expertise with a genuine passion for control systems, electronics, and solving real-world engineering challenges.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineer 1, Automation & Control, Product Design and Engineering

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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