IT & Software

Embedded Systems Engineer

White Recruitment

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will own embedded firmware and custom PCB development for a cutting-edge clean-tech heating, cooling and ventilation platform. You’ll work closely with mechanical, thermal and controls engineers to take ideas from prototype to production, delivering robust hardware-software solutions. The position offers significant ownership and the chance to shape next-gen solid-state heat pump technology in a London-based, on-site environment. A strong impact on energy tech and product development awaits.

Pay / Benefits
  • company equity options
  • London-based on-site role
  • January 2027 start
  • long-term career development
  • significant technical ownership
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop custom PCBs with circuits, layouts and components
  • Develop embedded firmware using C/C++ and Python
  • Create control systems for thermoelectric modules, fans, sensors and actuators
  • Implement real-time control algorithms and feedback loops
  • Develop interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, Modbus)
  • Prototype, test and debug PCBs
  • Hardware-in-the-loop testing and signal verification
  • Use lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) for validation
  • Ensure designs meet 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
Key requirements
  • 7+ years in the white goods industry
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or Embedded Systems
  • Strong embedded firmware development with C/C++
  • Proven experience in 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 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
  • ownership and accountability
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • problem-solving and debugging
  • Altium Designer
  • KiCad
  • Eagle

Reference: WJ-747_31053168

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