EMBEDDED SYSTEMS ENGINEER
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Charing Cross, United Kingdom
20 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
£ 110KJob location
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Algorithm Design
Systems Engineering
C++
Communications Protocols
Embedded Software
EtherCAT
Systems Architecture
Real Time Systems
Job description
As a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design, integration, and validation of embedded control systems across safety-critical platforms. The role sits at the intersection of embedded software, control theory, and systems engineering, working closely with mechanical, electrical, and autonomy teams to deliver robust, reliable solutions.
You'll be involved across the full lifecycle, from system architecture and control algorithm development through to HIL/SIL testing and real-world commissioning.
Requirements
- Strong experience with embedded systems and real-time control environments
- Proficiency in C/C++ and low-level embedded software development
- Experience with control systems, actuator integration, and vehicle or industrial automation platforms
- Knowledge of fieldbus and communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, EtherCAT, or similar
- Understanding of safety-critical development and functional safety standards (ISO 26262 / IEC 61508)
- Confident working across hardware and software with hands-on testing and validation, Embedded Systems, C/C++, Control Systems, Real-Time Systems, Drive-by-Wire, PLC, Functional Safety, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, CAN, EtherCAT, Autonomous Systems, Robotics, Systems Engineering
Benefits & conditions
- Hybrid working model with flexibility
- Competitive salary up to £110k
- Exposure to cutting-edge autonomous and control system projects
- Strong engineering culture with long-term progression opportunities
About the company
Due to continued growth, we're supporting an innovative technology organisation operating at the forefront of autonomous and advanced control systems. They are known for tackling complex, real-world engineering challenges and investing heavily in high-quality technical talent.