Embedded Systems Engineer - PCB Design
London - On-Site
£70,000
Permanent | January 2027 Start
We're recruiting an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer for an innovative clean technology company developing next-generation heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
This is a hands-on engineering position combining embedded firmware development and custom PCB design, working on breakthrough solid-state heat pump technology that operates without traditional compressors or F-gases.
The Role
- Design and develop custom PCBs, including schematics, layouts and component selection
- Develop embedded firmware using C/C++ and Python
- Design control systems for thermoelectric modules, fans, sensors and actuators
- Implement real-time control algorithms and feedback loops
- Develop communication interfaces including UART, SPI, I2C and Modbus
- Carry out PCB prototyping, testing and debugging
- Perform hardware-in-the-loop testing and signal verification
- Work with oscilloscopes, logic analysers and laboratory test equipment
- Ensure designs meet relevant BS, IEC and CE requirements
- Collaborate with mechanical, thermal and controls engineers
- Support manufacturing integration and design for manufacture
- Manage component selection, supplier coordination and BOM optimisation
The Candidate
- 7+ years' experience within the white goods industry
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or Embedded Systems
- Strong embedded firmware development experience using C/C++
- Proven experience designing custom PCBs and electronic control systems
- Proficient with Altium Designer, KiCad, Eagle or similar
- Experience developing firmware for microcontrollers
- Strong electronics testing, soldering and debugging skills
- Experience taking electronic products from prototype through to production
- Good understanding of electrical safety and product compliance
- HVAC, thermoelectric, Peltier or power electronics experience advantageous
- Experience with PID control and thermal management systems beneficial
Package
- Total salary including equity £70,000
- Base salary circa £60,000 basic salary
- Company equity options
- January 2027 start
- London-based engineering and development environment
- Opportunity to work on innovative clean energy technology
- Significant technical ownership and responsibility
- Long-term career development as the business grows
The Opportunity
- This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer, Firmware Engineer or Electronics Design Engineer looking to work on genuinely innovative technology within the clean energy sector.
- You'll take ownership of both embedded software and electronic hardware development, helping bring a new generation of solid-state heating and cooling products from prototype through to commercial production.
- The position offers the opportunity to join a growing climate-technology business at an early stage, with equity participation and significant influence over future product development.
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