Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer

Role: Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Silverstone Park, Northamptonshire

Experience: Junior to Mid-Level but must have 1 years' experience

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

Role Overview

The Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and validation of the electronic hardware and embedded software,

The role covers the full electronics development cycle — from circuit design and PCB layout through to firmware development, integration, and test — and is central to the technical capability and product quality of the business.

The postholder works closely with the Mechanical Design Engineering team to ensure electronic and mechanical elements of a product are properly integrated and plays a key role in the test facility — developing test procedures, carrying out validation testing, and supporting fault diagnosis on both new and existing products. As with all engineering roles, there is an expectation of hands-on involvement across the workshop and test environment as well as the design office.

Key Responsibilities

Electronics Design & PCB Development

• Design electronic circuits and systems to meet product and customer requirements
• Produce schematic designs and PCB layouts using appropriate EDA tooling
• Select components with consideration for performance, availability, cost, and compliance
• Manage PCB manufacture and assembly, liaising with suppliers and reviewing outputs against specification
• Maintain and update electronics design documentation, ensuring version control and accurate record-keeping within the quality management system
• Support design reviews and contribute to the assessment of design feasibility at the concept stage

Embedded Software & Firmware

• Develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers and related hardware used within battery management and monitoring systems
• Write clean, maintainable code with appropriate documentation and version control
• Integrate firmware with hardware, verifying functionality through systematic bench and system-level testing
• Debug and resolve software and hardware integration issues arising during development or in the field
• Maintain and update existing firmware as products evolve or issues are identified
• Contribute to software architecture decisions and the development of coding standards and practices

Testing & Validation

• Develop and execute test plans and procedures for electronic and software elements of products
• Carry out functional, performance, and environmental testing in the test facility
• Record and analyse test results, producing clear documentation of findings and any actions required
• Support first build and first article activity, verifying that electronic systems perform to design intent
• Investigate and diagnose faults on products in development and in service, identifying root causes and implementing fixes
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of test processes and test equipment

Compliance & Certification

• Ensure electronic designs meet relevant regulatory and safety standards applicable to markets, including defence, aerospace, and industrial sectors
• Support product certification activity relating to electronics and software, working with Engineering and the Head of Technical Operations
• Maintain awareness of evolving standards and legislation relevant to battery electronics and embedded systems
• Ensure all design and test documentation supports compliance and certification requirements

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Mechanical Design Engineering team to ensure effective integration of electronic and mechanical systems
• Liaise with customers and suppliers on technical matters relating to electronics and software as required
• Support the wider engineering team with electronic and software knowledge where it adds value to other projects
• Contribute to issue logging and change management processes in line with quality procedures

How to apply?

Apply now or send your CV to [email protected]