Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer in Silverstone

The Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and validation of the electronic hardware and embedded software. The role covers the full electronics development cycle — from circuit design and PCB layout through to firmware development, integration, and test — and is central to the technical capability and product quality of the business. The postholder works closely with the Mechanical Design Engineering team to ensure electronic and mechanical elements of a product are properly integrated and plays a key role in the test facility — developing test procedures, carrying out validation testing, and supporting fault diagnosis on both new and existing products. As with all engineering roles, there is an expectation of hands‑on involvement across the workshop and test environment as well as the design office.

Key Responsibilities

• Electronics Design & PCB Development
  • Design electronic circuits and systems to meet product and customer requirements.
  • Produce schematic designs and PCB layouts using appropriate EDA tooling.
  • Select components with consideration for performance, availability, cost, and compliance.
  • Manage PCB manufacture and assembly, liaising with suppliers and reviewing outputs against specification.
  • Maintain and update electronics design documentation, ensuring version control and accurate record-keeping within the quality management system.
  • Support design reviews and contribute to the assessment of design feasibility at the concept stage.
• Embedded Software & Firmware
  • Develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers and related hardware used within battery management and monitoring systems.
  • Write clean, maintainable code with appropriate documentation and version control.
  • Integrate firmware with hardware, verifying functionality through systematic bench and system-level testing.
  • Debug and resolve software and hardware integration issues arising during development or in the field.
  • Maintain and update existing firmware as products evolve or issues are identified.
  • Contribute to software architecture decisions and the development of coding standards and practices.
• Testing & Validation
  • Develop and execute test plans and procedures for electronic and software elements of products.
  • Carry out functional, performance, and environmental testing in the test facility.
  • Record and analyse test results, producing clear documentation of findings and any actions required.
  • Support first build and first article activity, verifying that electronic systems perform to design intent.
  • Investigate and diagnose faults on products in development and in service, identifying root causes and implementing fixes.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of test processes and test equipment.
• Compliance & Certification
  • Ensure electronic designs meet relevant regulatory and safety standards applicable to markets, including defence, aerospace, and industrial sectors.
  • Support product certification activity relating to electronics and software, working with Engineering and the Head of Technical Operations.
  • Maintain awareness of evolving standards and legislation relevant to battery electronics and embedded systems.
  • Ensure all design and test documentation supports compliance and certification requirements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with the Mechanical Design Engineering team to ensure effective integration of electronic and mechanical systems.
  • Liaise with customers and suppliers on technical matters relating to electronics and software as required.
  • Support the wider engineering team with electronic and software knowledge where it adds value to other projects.
  • Contribute to issue logging and change management processes in line with quality procedures.