Electronics & Embedded Systems Engineer

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. STM
32, NXP, ESP
32)
Develop power distribution & protection strategy
Integrate sensors, actuators, heaters & communication interfaces

PCB 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 compliance

Power Electronics & Safety

AC mains interfacing and load/heater control
Use of relays, SSRs or contractors as appropriate
Implement isolation, fusing, grounding & fault‑detection strategies
Design aligned with CE/UKCA safety and compliance requirements

Embedded Firmware

Develop firmware architecture and core control logic
Implement local/remote communications
Diagnostics, fault handling & firmware update strategy

Prototyping & Testing

Support prototype builds and system bring‑up
Hands‑on debugging & optimisation
Close collaboration with mechanical & systems engineering teams

Manufacturing & Compliance

Optimise design for manufacturing & assembly
BOM optimisation
Support pre‑compliance testing and certification processes
Produce handover documentation for manufacturing partners

Essential

Experience of the Electronics & Embedded Systems Engineer

Proven experience designing mains‑powered electronics
PCB design for domestic or industrial appliances
Embedded firmware development (STM
32, NXP, ESP
32 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.

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