Power Electronics Embedded Engineer (DSP/C++) – Hybrid

Insignis; Rugeley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based engineering company is seeking a Power Applications Controls Engineer to design and develop advanced power electronics systems for mission-critical applications in naval, aerospace, and defence sectors. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, proven experience in embedded systems, and be proficient in C/C++. The position offers flexible working arrangements and excellent career progression opportunities. All applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Financial relocation support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven embedded software / firmware delivery experience in sectors such as defence, aerospace, nuclear, or automotive.
• Ability to gain UK Security Clearance (SC).
• Experience with DSPs and microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Develop control strategies for power electronic systems.
• Implement and test DSP / microcontroller-based embedded code.
• Collaborate across teams on system design and integration.
• Engage in system analysis, verification, and validation activities.

Skills

Embedded C / C++ programming

Embedded software / firmware delivery experience

Power electronics / systems testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Tools

DSPs

Microcontrollers

Requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS, Polarion)

Agile methodology (e.g. Jira)

Job description

A leading UK-based engineering company is seeking a Power Applications Controls Engineer to design and develop advanced power electronics systems for mission-critical applications in naval, aerospace, and defence sectors. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, proven experience in embedded systems, and be proficient in C/C++. The position offers flexible working arrangements and excellent career progression opportunities. All applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.