Embedded Software Engineer - Motor Controls

Octagon Group; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering organisation is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their R&D team in Livingston, Scotland. This role focuses on developing advanced control systems for motor control applications. Candidates should have a strong background in Embedded C/C++, precision movement, and safety-critical development. You'll work closely with hardware engineers to deliver high-reliability products in a collaborative environment. This position offers excellent opportunities for technical challenges and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong Embedded C/C++ skills are essential.
• Experience in motor‑control development is required.
• Familiarity with safety-critical development standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for real-time motor‑control systems.
• Implement and tune control algorithms for hydraulic and Sepex motors.
• Integrate software with bespoke electronic hardware.
• Support software validation, testing and compliance activities.

Skills

Embedded C/C++ in commercial environments

Motor‑control development

Experience with hydraulic or Sepex motor systems

Microcontrollers

RTOS and real‑time systems

CAN bus / serial communications

Understanding of safety‑critical development (ISO 13849 / IEC 61508)

Job description

An established engineering organisation is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer - Motor Control to join their R&D team, developing advanced control systems used in demanding real-world applications.

You'll work on real-time embedded software focused on motor‑control algorithms, precision movement and system safety, collaborating closely with hardware and systems engineers to deliver high‑reliability products.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing embedded software for real-time motor‑control systems
• Implementing and tuning control algorithms for hydraulic and Sepex motors
• Integrating software with bespoke electronic hardware
• Supporting software validation, testing and compliance activities

Key skills/experience:

• Strong Embedded C/C++ in commercial environments
• Motor‑control development (PWM, closed‑loop control, torque/speed control)
• Experience with hydraulic or Sepex motor systems
• Microcontrollers, RTOS and real‑time systems
• CAN bus / serial communications
• Understanding of safety‑critical development (ISO 13849 / IEC 61508)

This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging embedded systems within a collaborative engineering team.