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Embedded Software Engineer - Battery Management Systems
Location: Warwick - Onsite 3-4 days/week
Salary: £65,000-£75,000
About the Role
A rapidly expanding commercial energy infrastructure company is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their growing team. You'll own firmware architecture for battery energy storage systems delivering mission-critical power resilience to customers across oil and gas and beyond - working with cutting-edge battery topologies and real-time power management algorithms.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop embedded C/C++ firmware for battery management controllers, including state estimation, cell balancing, and thermal management
Evolve BMS architecture to support next-gen energy storage topologies, including ring-topology configurations and distributed cell monitoring
Implement and optimise real-time power control logic for fast-response systems (50-240kW+), ensuring 99%+ reliability and uptime
Define and debug power electronics interfaces, CAN/Modbus communication stacks, and safety-critical monitoring systems
Develop test strategies and provide field support for deployed systemsRequired Experience
Embedded software development in C/C++ (microcontrollers, embedded Linux, or real-time systems)
Battery management systems, power electronics, or energy storage
Strong real-time fundamentals: interrupt handling, state machines, deterministic timing
Proficiency with CAN bus, Modbus, or RS485
Understanding of power electronics: voltage/current sensing, SoC/SoH estimation, thermal modelling
Git and embedded debugging/test automation tools
IEC 61508/functional safety experience a strong advantageDesirable
Battery chemistry knowledge (Li-ion, LFP), industrial IoT/cloud-connected systems, FPGA/ASIC design, automotive/aerospace power systems, and wireless integration (Bluetooth/WiFi/4G/5G).
What They Offer
£65,000-£75,000, flexible/hybrid working, employee share scheme, modern engineering toolkit, and genuine technical autonomy within a small, fast-growing team. Plus pension, health insurance, and comprehensive benefits.
How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief cover letter, including links to relevant work (GitHub, past projects, technical write-ups)
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