Jobs Search

Embedded Software Engineer

Gold Group • TRAFFIC • Staffordshire, Lichfield, United Kingdom • 20h ago

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer - Power

Location: Lichfield

Term: 6 Month Initial

IR35: INSIDE

Hourly Rate: DOE

Key Skills: Embedded Software, Engineering, C++, Python, Microcontrollers, DSPs, MATLAB, Simulink, DOORS, Requirements Management, Aerospace, Electronics, Testing

The Role:

Are you an embedded controls specialist with a passion for tackling complex engineering challenges? We're looking for a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic project team on a contract basis. You'll be the go-to expert driving the design, implementation, and verification of cutting-edge embedded software applications across multiple high-profile programmes.

What are we looking for in our next Embedded Software Engineer?

Take the lead as the embedded technical authority within a small but impactful engineering team, developing innovative electrical power systems (with a focus on converters and controllers).
Design and develop DSP and microprocessor-based control solutions for power conversion and protection equipment.
Work hand-in-hand with systems, hardware, and electronic engineers to refine requirements, define interfaces, and optimise implementation.
Build, test, and validate prototypes to ensure robust, compliant, and future-proof solutions.
Act as the bridge between stakeholders - collecting, challenging, and clarifying requirements to deliver clear, customer-focused results.
Support verification, validation, and qualification testing while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Drive re-use and standardisation across projects, maximising efficiency and value.

Qualifications/Experience:

A BEng/MEng or MSc/PhD in Electrical, Electronic, Systems, or Software Engineering.
A proven background delivering embedded software/firmware in one or more regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, defence, nuclear, etc.).
Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and/or Python for microcontrollers.
Strong understanding of embedded systems operation and ideally DSPs.
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink code generation would be a plus.
A team player mindset, quick to adapt, and eager to solve problems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Systems testing and validation experience.
Familiarity with power systems and related applications.
Knowledge of requirements management tools (Jama, DOORS, Polarion).
Hands-on experience with Agile practices (sprints, scrums, Jira)

Why Join us?

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in developing next-generation power and control systems. You'll work on technically challenging projects, collaborate with world-class engineers, and make a direct impact on industries that demand innovation, safety, and performance.

PLEASE NOTE

Active Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Related Jobs

3rd Line Support Engineer - Must be SC Eligible

Undisclosed Company • Birmingham, England, GB • 2d ago

Engineer

3rd Line Network Support Engineer - Valid SC Clearance needed (Will consider sponsorship of SC) Are you an experienced Network Engineer ready to take on complex challenges in a fast-paced environment? We're looking for a...

2d ago

Apply

3rd Line Support Engineer - Must be eligible for SC Clearance

Undisclosed Company • Birmingham, England, GB • 1w ago

Engineer

3rd Line Network Engineer - WAN Support - Must be eligible for SC Clearance Sponsorship will be offered We are looking for a confident and capable 3rd Line WAN Network Engineer to join a highly skilled team based in Birm...

1w ago

Apply

Data Scientist ML Engineer

Experis UK • Birmingham, England, GB • 1w ago

Engineer

Role Title: Data Scientist ML Engineer Duration: contract to run until 28/11/2025 Location: Birmingham/Sheffield, Hybrid 2-3 days onsite Rate: TBC Key Skills/ requirements Carrying out preprocessing of structured and uns...

1w ago

Apply

365 Engineer

Regions • Birmingham, England, GB • 2w ago

Engineer

365 Engineer Location : Birmingham/Manchester (Hybrid / Flexible Working Available) Job Type : Full-time Sector : Professional Services / Enterprise IT A leading global professional services firm is seeking a skilled and...

2w ago

Apply

SC DevOps Engineer, £400 - £450 A Day Outside IR35, 6 Months

IO Associates • Birmingham, England, GB • 2w ago

Engineer Outside IR35

SC AWS DevOps Engineer £400 - £450 A Day Outside IR35 Birmingham, London or Manchester (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract iO Associates are currently partnered with a customer in the Public Sector space who need a SC cleared DevO...

2w ago

Apply

3rd Line Support Engineer - SC Cleared

Undisclosed Company • Birmingham, England, GB • 2w ago

Engineer

2w ago

Apply

Infrastructure Engineer (SCCM and Endpoint)

Cloud, Infrastructure & Networks • Birmingham, England, GB • 3w ago

Engineer

La Fosse are currently partnered with a customer who are looking to recruit an Infrastructure Engineer into their team, to support with their EUC, SCCM and MECM environment. This role is inside IR35, paying £400 a day an...

3w ago

Apply

Sr. OT Automation Engineer - UK (remote) - 4 months

Global Enterprise Partners • Remote (Birmingham, United Kingdom) • 1m ago

Engineer

Sr. OT Automation Engineer - Poland OR UK - 4 months+ - Freelance Global Enterprise Partners is currently looking for an experienced OT Automation Engineer with experience deploying infrastructure in the Food Processing...

1m ago

Apply

Internal Sales Executive

TalentTech Recruitment Ltd • TRAFFIC • West Midlands, Wednesbury, United Kingdom • £30,000 - £32,500 / * • 20h ago

Internal Sales Executive Commercial & Industrial Heating - Office Based in Wednesbury 30,000 to 32,500 Basic Salary + 2,500 Commission A fantastic opportunity for an individual with telesales or internal sales experi...

20h ago

Apply

Network Analyst

Guidant Global • TRAFFIC • Staffordshire, Cannock, United Kingdom • £450 / * • 1d ago

Job Title: Network Analyst Location: Remote (with occasional Cannock office meeting) Hours: 40 hours per week Pay: £ 450.00 per Day Network Analyst - What you'll be doing: We are looking for a Network Analyst to join and...

1d ago

Apply