Senior Embedded Software/Hardware Engineer
Ultron Technologies (Part of Handicare Stairlifts & Savaria UK)
Kingswinford | 4-Day Working Week (No Fridays!) | £65-80k per annum per annum
Shape the Future of Mobility Technology
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. Looking for a good all-rounder, ideally with both hardware and software development experience using C/C++.
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:
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Design and develop analogue and digital electronic systems (motor control experience advantageous)
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Create schematics and PCB layouts, and lead board bring-up and validation
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Develop embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontroller- and processor-based systems
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Integrate key communication protocols including:
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SPI, I2C, UART, CAN
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USB, Ethernet, and wireless interfaces
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, manufacturing, and product engineering
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Support prototype builds, design verification, EMC testing, and production readiness
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Conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex technical issues
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Contribute to system architecture, technical documentation, and engineering best practices
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Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership where required
What You'll Bring
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
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Significant experience in electronics hardware and embedded systems development
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Strong experience designing mixed-signal electronic circuits
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Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools, (Altium experience advantageous)
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Strong embedded firmware development experience using C/C++
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Experience with ARM Cortex-M or similar embedded platforms (STM32, GD32, etc)
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Hands-on debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and lab equipment
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Understanding of real-time systems, bootloaders, and low-level hardware interfaces
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Experience with version control systems such as Git
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Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Nice to Have
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Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS
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Knowledge of power electronics, motor control, or battery-powered systems
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Experience with wireless technologies such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, or cellular
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Exposure to manufacturing processes and DFM/DFT principles
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Experience working in regulated or safety-critical industries
Why Join Us?
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4-day working week - enjoy every Friday off
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£65-80k base salary
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Genuine autonomy to shape technology and product direction
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Opportunity to become a key technical authority within a global business
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Work on products that directly improve quality of life
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Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment
Apply Now
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.
