Software Engineer-Embedded.

Ampstek; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampstek in Warwick, United Kingdom, is seeking a Software Engineer for Embedded Systems in the Electric Vehicle sector. You will design, develop and test embedded software for EV control systems, validated via model/software/hardware-in-the-loop and vehicle testing.

Key focus areas include Model-Based Design with MATLAB/Simulink, CAN communications, and cybersecurity/functional safety compliance. Expect occasional off-site work and travel as part of the role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with Model-Based Design using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity and ISO 26262 concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop EV application software using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Verify code coverage and software structure with appropriate tools.
• Build test suites to validate and report against requirements.
• Support Cyber Security and Functional Safety analysis, implementation, and testing.
• Deliver production-grade software in a team setting under tight deadlines.
• Support vehicle commissioning/testing, including occasional off-site work.

Skills

Model-Based Design

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN protocol

Traceability

Tools

Git

CAN bus tooling

Job description

Software Engineer – Embedded Systems (Electric Vehicle)

Purpose

Design, develop, and test embedded software for EV control systems, validated through model/software/hardware-in-the-loop and vehicle testing.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop EV application software using MATLAB/Simulink
• Verify code coverage and software structure with appropriate tools
• Build test suites to validate and report against requirements
• Support Cyber Security and Functional Safety analysis, implementation, and testing
• Deliver production-grade software in a team setting under tight deadlines
• Support vehicle commissioning/testing, including occasional off-site work

Knowledge

• Requirements traceability (stakeholder → implementation)

Experience

• Strong Model-Based Design (MATLAB/Simulink) skills
• Vehicle communication protocols (e.g., CAN)

Other

• Occasional overtime and overseas travel
• Off-site engineering support and inter-company integration visits
• ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) / ISO 21434 (Cyber Security) knowledge
• Hybrid/EV-specific software experience
• 5+ years industry experience
• Cyber security concepts, version control/release processes, automotive diagnostics protocols, toolchain setup, low-level programming/software architecture, X-in-the-loop development