Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Controls Engineer - Permanent - Rugeley - Hybrid

Role Overview

We're seeking an experienced Embedded Controls Engineer to act as the primary technical expert across several projects. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop and validate Embedded software for advanced electrical power systems and converters. This role requires strong Embedded C skills, excellent communication, and the flexibility to work onsite in Rugeley 2-3 days per week, with the ability to increase onsite presence during key project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Embedded engineer within a small, specialist team focused on developing electrical power systems, including power converters.
• Work alongside systems and electronics engineers to produce robust system designs.
• Create DSP- and/or Microprocessor-based control solutions for protection devices and power conversion equipment.
• Build and test prototypes to validate design performance.
• Define system interfaces and ensure smooth integration with connected subsystems.
• Support verification, qualification, and compliance testing activities.
• Analyse, interpret, and challenge customer requirements to ensure clarity and feasibility.
• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve design questions and uncertainties.
• Establish clear interface definitions and handover documentation throughout the project life cycle.
• Promote reuse of existing designs where possible to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Conduct system-level analysis and contribute to validation and verification strategies.
• Improve or develop engineering processes that deliver repeatable and high-value outcomes.

Scope & Impact

You'll oversee the successful delivery of software-related project tasks, ensuring outputs are completed within agreed schedules and budget constraints.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience developing Embedded software, ideally within automotive, aerospace, defence, nuclear, or similarly regulated sectors.
• Strong Embedded C experience for Microcontroller platforms such as STM32.
• Familiarity with low-voltage systems and sensor communication.
• Experience with DSPs is advantageous.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python for Microcontroller applications.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink code generation is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a proactive learning mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in system testing.
• Knowledge of power system design and operation.
• Experience with requirements management tools (eg, Jama, DOORS, Polarion).
• Exposure to agile methodologies and tools such as Jira.

Additional Information

• Salary: Up to £60k (with potential increase to £65k for highly senior candidates).
• Clearance: Ideally already SC-cleared, or eligible for SC (UK nationality preferred but not required).
• Onsite Requirement: Rugeley-based, 2-3 days per week minimum, with flexibility for increased onsite work depending on project needs.

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.