Embedded Software Engineer - Power Applications

Core Talent Recruitment; Gayton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role involves leading the development of software for advanced power systems, collaborating closely with engineers, and participating in integration testing. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and strong C/C++ skills. The position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive pay of £70-75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in safety- or mission-critical industries.
• Familiarity with microcontroller and DSP-based systems.
• Comfortable working in a small, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software development for power conversion technologies.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers on design.
• Support integration testing and product verification.

Skills

C/C++ coding skills

Embedded software experience

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Software or Mechatronics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

JIRA

Job description

Overview

12 Month Contract / Inside IR35 / £70-75 per hour / Hybrid. Location: West Midlands.

This is a hands-on technical role for an Embedded Software Engineer to play a key part in the design and implementation of software for advanced power systems. You\'ll act as the subject matter expert on embedded controls, supporting projects from concept through to validation, with significant input into hardware-software integration and system architecture.

Core Scope & Focus Areas

• Lead the embedded software effort across several concurrent projects involving power conversion technologies.


• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and electronics engineers to define interfaces and shape system behaviour.


• Take ownership of controller development using microprocessors, DSPs, and microcontrollers, with an emphasis on real-time performance and reliability.


• Convert high-level system requirements into efficient, testable, low-level embedded code.


• Participate in system modelling, prototyping, hardware bring-up and test phases.


• Define and document communication interfaces with other system components.


• Challenge, refine and structure stakeholder requirements to improve development outcomes.


• Support integration testing, fault diagnosis, and product verification.


• Drive reuse strategies and knowledge sharing across projects.


• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to align technical decisions and resolve design trade-offs.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. Electronics, Embedded Systems, Software or Mechatronics).


• Strong experience delivering embedded software or firmware in safety- or mission-critical industries such as defence, aerospace, transport, energy, or similar.


• Excellent coding skills in C/C++, ideally targeting bare-metal or real-time systems.


• Familiarity with microcontroller and DSP-based system design.


• Capable of interpreting system-level requirements and contributing to interface design and system integration.


• Comfortable working cross-functionally in a small, focused engineering team.


• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset when solving technical challenges.

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Exposure to simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) and model-based code generation.


• Familiarity with modern software tools such as JIRA or similar for task tracking.


• Experience using requirements management platforms like DOORS, Polarion, or Jama.


• Background in power electronics or working on systems involving electrical energy conversion.


• Systems test and validation experience in complex environments.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the work, all applicants must be eligible for relevant security clearances within the UK.