At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead hardware and firmware development for innovative mobility technology.
- Company: Ultron Technologies, part of the global Handicare & Savaria Group.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 4-day work week, competitive salary, and genuine autonomy.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of mobility and improve lives with your expertise.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electronics or related field; strong embedded systems experience.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 80000 £ per year.
At Ultron Technologies, part of the global Handicare & Savaria Group, we’re transforming how people move safely and independently in their homes. We’re now looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to take ownership of the technology powering our stairlift division. We're looking for a good all-rounder with both hardware and software development skills. This is more than just a senior role - it’s your opportunity to lead from the front, influence product innovation, mentor a growing team, and establish yourself as the go-to technical expert within a multi-national organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
- You’ll sit at the heart of our engineering team, driving both hardware and firmware development:
- Design and develop analogue and digital electronic systems (motor control experience advantageous)
- Create schematics and PCB layouts, and lead board bring-up and validation
- Develop embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontroller- and processor-based systems
- Integrate key communication protocols including: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet, and wireless interfaces
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, manufacturing, and product engineering
- Support prototype builds, design verification, EMC testing, and production readiness
- Conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex technical issues
- Contribute to system architecture, technical documentation, and engineering best practices
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership where required
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Significant experience in electronics hardware and embedded systems development
- Strong experience designing mixed-signal electronic circuits
- Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium, KiCad, or OrCAD
- Strong embedded firmware development experience using C/C++
- Experience with ARM Cortex-M or similar embedded platforms
- Hands-on debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and lab equipment
- Understanding of real-time systems, bootloaders, and low-level hardware interfaces
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS
- Knowledge of power electronics, motor control, or battery-powered systems
- Experience with wireless technologies such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, or cellular
- Exposure to manufacturing processes and DFM/DFT principles
- Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries
Why Join Us?
- 4-day working week – enjoy every Friday off
- £65-80k base salary
- Genuine autonomy to shape technology and product direction
- Opportunity to become a key technical authority within a global business
- Work on products that directly improve quality of life
- Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment
If you’re a senior engineer looking for ownership, influence, and flexibility, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help develop the next generation of stairlift technology.
Senior Embedded Software/Hardware Engineer in Kingswinford employer: Savaria UK
At Ultron Technologies, part of the Savaria UK Kingswinford group, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to take ownership of their projects. With a unique 4-day working week, competitive salary, and genuine opportunities for professional growth, we are dedicated to shaping the future of mobility technology while ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful impact on people's lives through cutting-edge engineering solutions.
