Embedded Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Electronics Design Engineer for a contract position focused on advanced product development in embedded and power electronics. Responsibilities include designing and testing FPGA and microcontrollers, along with debugging EMC issues. The contract is set for 6-12 months with an immediate start. Competitive pay and collaborative environment offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electronics Design Engineer.
• Knowledge of FPGA (VHDL) and microcontrollers.
• Experience with Altium for PCB layout and verification.

Responsibilities

• Design and test FPGA, microcontrollers, and power electronics.
• Debugging and resolving EMC issues.
• Collaboration across different engineering disciplines.

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