Senior Embedded Engineer

Job Title: Senior Embedded Engineer

Organisation Overview:

Our Client is an innovative player within the aerospace and space technology industry, specialising in the development of advanced power systems for satellites and spacecraft. Renowned for pushing the boundaries of space exploration and sustainable space technologies, they foster a dynamic, collaborative work environment where creativity, ownership, and technical excellence are highly valued. Staff enjoy the opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge space projects, work with state-of-the-art facilities, and grow their careers alongside leading aerospace engineers from around the world.

Role Summary:

Due to continued growth and strategic development, Our Client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Electrical Engineer. This pivotal role involves defining and implementing embedded control architectures for satellite power systems, a key component in enabling next-generation space missions. The position offers an exciting chance to lead the design and development of embedded electronics that are integral to satellite performance and reliability, making a tangible impact on space technology advancements.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and refine the embedded software frameworks for complex satellite power systems, ensuring seamless interaction among subsystems such as power conversion, energy storage, and telemetry.
• Develop digital control algorithms, including control loops, signal processing, and maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms, on DSP/MCU platforms.
• Design microcontroller-based electronic hardware, including component selection, schematics, and integration of peripherals such as ADCs, PWM modules, and communication interfaces.
• Generate and execute prototypes, overseeing hardware bring-up, rigorous testing, troubleshooting, and system validation.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate embedded software with hardware components, ensuring system robustness and performance compliance.
• Document system architectures, design choices, and testing procedures clearly and thoroughly, supporting team knowledge sharing and future development.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• A master’s degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering, embedded systems, or related field.
• Minimum of five years’ proven experience designing embedded control electronics, preferably within aerospace or high-reliability sectors.
• Proficiency in embedded C or Rust programming environments, tailored for real-time control applications on DSP/MCU platforms.
• Extensive experience constructing and refining embedded software architectures for multi-subsystem systems.
• Strong working knowledge of MCU peripherals-including ADCs, PWM generators, timers, and serial communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, and UART.
• Solid understanding of control theory, including model-based design, loop compensation, and digital control algorithms.
• Practical skills in mixed-signal design, signal conditioning, and hardware protections.
• Confident use of electronic debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and electronic loads.
• Strong analytical ability, proactive approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and a natural curiosity for exploring novel solutions.
• Fluency in professional English; additional languages are a bonus.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Prior experience in aerospace, satellite systems, or high-reliability industries.
• Knowledge of power management, energy conversion, and battery management systems.
• Familiarity with RTOS environments and real-time application development.

Call to Action:

If you possess the expertise outlined above and are eager to contribute to pioneering space technology projects, we invite you to submit your CV for consideration. Join our Client’s team and help shape the future of sustainable space exploration. We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates who are ready to own and drive this critical subsystem forward.