Description :
Your Responsibilities :
Reporting to the Senior Expert Engineer, you design, develop, and validate the embedded software and firmware that drives Powervamp’s GSE product range. You work across the full development cycle — from architectural design through hands-on testing to production deployment — in close collaboration with hardware designers and a multidisciplinary engineering team. Your mission: deliver robust, reliable, and well-documented embedded systems that meet the demanding performance and safety requirements of the aviation ground support environment.
Concretely, you will:
Design, develop, and validate firmware: code, test, and debug system software and firmware in embedded systems; troubleshoot hardware/software interactions from signal level to system behaviour to ensure correct and robust operation in the field.- Drive software architecture: participate in architectural design decisions and contribute to technical specifications and design reviews that define how our products behave on the ramp.
- Optimise and maintain code quality: analyse and refactor new and existing codebases for performance, reliability, and maintainability; apply structured code management and peer review workflows using version control tools.
- Perform hands-on testing and debugging: validate embedded systems with industry-standard instruments including oscilloscopes and logic analysers; ensure your code meets functional and reliability requirements before it reaches a live airport environment.
- Support hardware development: assist with PCB layout, design, and validation; contribute to Electrical CAD drawings including cable harness drawings; participate in electronic component selection and validation — bridging firmware and the hardware it runs on.
- Accelerate new product introduction: support the transition from prototype to production; maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation for code and system architecture to enable seamless handover and long-term maintainability.
Profil recherché :
The Profile We Are Looking For :
Bachelor’s degree (BEng/BSc) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.- Solid embedded C experience, ideally on Microchip 16- and 32-bit devices; experience with STM32/ARM platforms is a strong advantage.
- Hands-on experience with embedded debugging tools: oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and similar instruments.
- Electrical and electronic design background; PCB development experience (e.g. Altium Designer) is advantageous.
- Familiarity with version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab) and structured software configuration management practices.
- Methodical, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving: you read signal traces, isolate root causes, and document your findings clearly.
- Good communicator and team player — comfortable contributing to cross-functional technical reviews and working alongside hardware and mechanical engineers.
- Field and product focus: you think beyond the bench — aware of how your firmware behaves in real-world aviation service conditions and what that means for reliability, safety, and aftermarket support.
- Adaptability: comfortable switching between new product development and legacy code maintenance, firmware and hardware support tasks, without losing sight of your delivery commitments.
- Proactive and outcome-driven, with a sense of initiative and a continuous improvement mindset.
Your Place in the Organization :
You report to the Senior Expert Engineer at Powervamp, Kempston, and work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team spanning embedded, electrical, and mechanical disciplines. You collaborate closely with hardware designers, PCB developers, and product engineers — as well as with TLD engineering teams worldwide. Hierarchy at TLD is short and accessible: your technical contributions shape how our products perform in the field, and the path from hands-on engineering to broader technical ownership is open to those who deliver.
Why You’ll Want to Apply :
TLD Powervamp is a business in full growth: new products are being developed, zero-emission GSE demand is accelerating, and the firmware you write will control ground power units trusted by airlines and airports in 60+ countries. You will work across the full embedded stack — from bare-metal C on Microchip and STM32 microcontrollers to 400 Hz frequency converters and 28 V DC battery management systems — in an environment where technical depth is valued, hardware curiosity is rewarded, and international exposure comes with the role. At TLD, hierarchy is short: your voice carries weight. If you are energised by embedded challenge, hardware-software co-design, and a real contribution to the decarbonisation of aviation ground support — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help power the next generation of Ground Support Equipment. #WeAreTLD ✈
