Electronics & Embedded Systems Engineer

Description

A fast‑growing UK clean‑energy start‑up is developing an innovative domestic thermal energy storage system. As they move from prototype to pre‑production, they are seeking an experienced Electronics & Embedded Systems Engineer to take ownership of the full control‑electronics design for a safety‑critical, mains‑powered appliance designed for UKCA/CE certification and future volume manufacture.

Key Responsibilities for Electronics & Embedded Systems Engineer

System Architecture

Define overall electrical & control system architecture

Select MCU / embedded platform (e.g. STM32, NXP, ESP32)

Develop power distribution & protection strategy

Integrate sensors, actuators, heaters & communication interfacesPCB Design

Schematic capture & multi‑layer PCB layout

Industrial, manufacturable design (DFM/DFA principles)

Component selection with availability, cost & reliability in mind

Design for EMC, thermal performance, and safety compliancePower Electronics & Safety

AC mains interfacing and load/heater control

Use of relays, SSRs or contactors as appropriate

Implement isolation, fusing, grounding & fault‑detection strategies

Design aligned with CE/UKCA safety and compliance requirementsEmbedded Firmware

Develop firmware architecture and core control logic

Implement local/remote communications

Diagnostics, fault handling & firmware update strategyPrototyping & Testing

Support prototype builds and system bring‑up

Hands‑on debugging & optimisation

Close collaboration with mechanical & systems engineering teamsManufacturing & Compliance

Optimise design for manufacturing & assembly

BOM optimisation

Support pre‑compliance testing and certification processes

Produce handover documentation for manufacturing partnersEssential Experience of the Electronics & Embedded Systems Engineer

Proven experience designing mains‑powered electronics

PCB design for domestic or industrial appliances

Embedded firmware development (STM32, NXP, ESP32 or similar)This is a key role within a highly technical engineering team, ideal for an Electronics & Embedded Systems Engineer who enjoys full life cycle ownership and wants to shape a next generation low carbon technology. xjnqpsq

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