Embedded Software Engineer - Power Applications

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on designing software for advanced power systems, leading multiple projects. Candidates should have strong experience in safety-critical sectors and excellent coding skills in C/C++. This position offers hybrid work, with an hourly rate of £70-75.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in safety- or mission-critical industries.
• Excellent coding skills in C/C++ for real-time systems.
• Ability to interpret system-level requirements and contribute to design.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software development across projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration.
• Support integration testing and product verification.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ programming

Microcontroller and DSP design

System integration

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Software or Mechatronics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

JIRA

DOORS

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer

12 Month Contract / Inside IR35 / 70-75 per hour / Hybrid

Location: West Midlands

Overview

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.