Embedded Software Engineer

BLAZECORP PTE. LTD.; Lee-on-the-Solent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BLAZECORP PTE. LTD. is seeking a senior embedded systems engineer to lead a small team in developing firmware for MCUs, DSPs and FPGAs.

You will work on early-stage research and proof-of-concept designs for novel power and cooling tech in the data center sector. The role requires deep expertise in control theory, signal processing and power electronics, with strong skills in MATLAB/Simulink and embedded C/C++.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in control theory and signal processing.
• Understanding of power electronic architectures (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC) and control methods.
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, embedded C/C++ and software architecture design.
• Experience defining controller platforms and managing code across multiple projects.
• Solid grasp of microcontroller architectures, sensors and communication protocols.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing with oscilloscopes, electronic loads and power analysers.
• Simulation skills (MATLAB, Simulink, Python, LT spice).
• Strong analytical, leadership and communication skills, with experience planning projects, allocating engineering resource and reporting status.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team designing and implementing embedded firmware in C/C++ and HDLs on MCUs, DSPs and FPGAs.
• Develop real-time control loops, PWM generation, ADC sampling, protection, fault handling, calibration, communications and sensor integration.
• Own controller selection by understanding hardware and control requirements.
• Create automated unit and integration tests and support HIL/SIL test benches.
• Contribute to system requirements, architecture, code reviews and documentation, using coding standards and version control to produce reusable software.
• Support design for safety, compliance and reliability.
• Research new controller devices and architectures for lab demonstrations and product integration.
• Write research reports, design guides, patents and performance reports.

Skills

Control theory

Signal processing

Power electronics

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded C/C++

Python

HDL

Leadership

Communication

Education

PhD or Master's in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

LTspice

Oscilloscopes

Power analysers

Job description

The Role

Join the CIPS Research Team to build the embedded firmware that demonstrates real-world performance of novel power and cooling technologies for the fast-growing data center sector. You will lead a small team and work directly on early-stage research and proof-of-concept designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team designing and implementing embedded firmware in C/C++ and HDLs on MCUs, DSPs and FPGAs.
• Develop real-time control loops, PWM generation, ADC sampling, protection, fault handling, calibration, communications and sensor integration.
• Own controller selection by understanding hardware and control requirements.
• Create automated unit and integration tests and support HIL/SIL test benches.
• Contribute to system requirements, architecture, code reviews and documentation, using coding standards and version control to produce reusable software.
• Support design for safety, compliance and reliability.
• Research new controller devices and architectures for lab demonstrations and product integration.
• Write research reports, design guides, patents and performance reports.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering (or related).
• 5+ years in control theory and signal processing.
• Understanding of common power electronic architectures (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC) and control methods.
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, embedded C/C++ and software architecture design.
• Experience defining controller platforms and managing code across multiple projects.
• Solid grasp of microcontroller architectures, sensors and communication protocols.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing with oscilloscopes, electronic loads and power analysers.
• Simulation skills (MATLAB, Simulink, Python, LT spice).
• Strong analytical, leadership and communication skills, with experience planning projects, allocating engineering resource and reporting status.