Embedded Software Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer on a contract basis for 6-12 months. You will contribute to advanced product development within embedded and power electronics, focusing on FPGA, microcontrollers, and design for manufacturability. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design and testing of FPGA (VHDL) and microcontrollers.
• Understanding of SMPS and BLDC motor drive systems.
• Familiarity with Altium for schematic capture and PCB layout.

Responsibilities

• Design and test FPGA, microcontrollers, and drive systems.
• Conduct schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium.
• Develop mixed-signal and RF interfaces while ensuring compliance.

Job description

Electronics Design Engineer - Contract (Manchester)

An opportunity for a proven Electronics Design Engineer to contribute to advanced product development within embedded and power electronics.

Project Scope

• Design and test FPGA (VHDL), microcontrollers, SMPS, and BLDC motor drive systems.
• Schematic capture, PCB layout and verification using Altium.
• Development of mixed-signal and RF interfaces up to GHz frequencies.
• Debugging and resolving EMC issues, ensuring compliance and manufacturability.
• Collaboration across hardware, software, and mechanical disciplines to deliver robust solutions.
• Support DfM and DfT initiatives to improve designs for volume production.

Details

Location: Manchester

Contract: 6-12 months

Start: Immediate