Role Overview
Lead development of embedded systems for energy markets. Architect and implement complex embedded software solutions for energy management systems, real-time control algorithms, and IoT connectivity. Shape technical direction across multiple product lines.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field
- 3+ years embedded software development with production-ready systems
Core Technical Skills
- Programming: Expert C/C++ for embedded systems, RTOS and bare-metal development
- Hardware: ARM Cortex-M/A processors, debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers), STM32
- Protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, Modbus, Ethernet, AT Modem
- Systems: Power management, low-power design, battery-operated systems
- DevOps: Git, CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems
- Leadership: Code reviews, performance optimization, technical documentation, mentoring
Preferred Experience
- Energy management or control systems, smart grid, or power electronics
- Embedded Linux and kernel customization
- Wireless protocols (cellular, LTE, CAT-M1, NB-IOT)
- Cybersecurity for embedded systems
- Control theory and PID controllers
- Model-Based Design (Simulink/Matlab/Comsol)
- Hardware collaboration and agile methodologies
Selection Process
CV review → Technical phone screen → Coding assessment → On-site interviews (including system design)
Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field
- 3+ years embedded software development with production-ready systems
- Expert C/C++ for embedded systems
- RTOS and bare-metal development
- ARM Cortex-M/A processors
- Debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
- STM32
- I2C, SPI, UART, Modbus, Ethernet, AT Modem protocols
- Power management, low-power design, battery-operated systems
- Git and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems
- Leadership: code reviews, performance optimization, documentation, mentoring
- Energy management/control systems, smart grid, or power electronics
- Embedded Linux and kernel customization
- Wireless protocols (cellular, LTE, CAT-M1, NB-IOT)
- Cybersecurity for embedded systems
- Control theory and PID controllers
- Model-Based Design (Simulink, Matlab, Comsol)
- Hardware collaboration and agile methodologies
What We Do
Switch2 is the UK’s most experienced and capable provider of end-to-end solutions for heat networks. We make a success of heat networks owned by local authorities, housing associations and private developers. We help to optimise energy efficiency, manage renewable energy, and focus on well-performing schemes, whilst minimising costs to the resident.
