Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Motor Control)

Company: Atlas Copco Airpower N.V.
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Location: Burgess Hill
Job Description:

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Motor Control)

Research and Development Edwards United Kingdom Burgess Hill

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop solutions for real time control of power electronics and motor drives. You will join a dynamic and progressive technology team with a diverse range of skills, working to research and realise innovative solutions to enhance our products. You will work within the Research & Development function of Edwards Limited, part of the Atlas Copco Group, reporting into the Technical Manager for Motors and Drives Technology.

Main Responsibilities

  • Design and develop embedded software for real time control of power electronics and motor drives.
  • Explore new embedded software technologies and real-time control applications, increasing the scope of knowledge within the Software, Electronics and Motors Team and the wider organisation.
  • Collaborate with teams of passionate software, electronics and mechanical engineers to deliver creative ideas and innovative software for new technology projects
  • Keep our customers happy by using software experience to develop innovative applications that solve complex problems and demonstrate significant improvement over current solutions: e.g. innovative features, better quality, reliability, deployment, security or usability, higher performance, lower cost.
  • Be part of the team that ensures our Technology Roadmap remains fresh and brimming with interesting projects. Technologies include motors, motor control, magnetic bearings, power electronics, microcontrollers, sensors, wired & wireless communications, cyber security, data visualisation, analytics & machine learning.
  • Communicate all aspects of work across the full life-cycle of technology projects, including: Roadmaps, concepts, project proposals, activity plans, status updates, detailed designs, test results, IP, application notes, commercial propositions, technology demonstrations, and final reports.

What we expect from you

You will need to be a highly self-motivated problem solver who is equally able to work alone or as an effective team player, be able to adopt a hands‑on approach and you must be willing and able to plan and deliver work to agreed timescales and to adopt relevant company policies and procedures.

  • Bachelor or higher-level degree in computer science, software or electronics engineering or a STEM subject
  • Minimum of five years hands‑on software design, programming and development, in engineering or industrial applications
  • Comfortable working with hardware including micro-controllers, edge-devices, sensors, signal conditioning, and lab test equipment including signal sources and oscilloscopes
  • Software development lifecycle (SDLC), design methods and tools
  • Version control: GIT / SVN
  • Embedded software development using C/C++
  • Bare metal and RTOS based development
  • Motor control methods for PM synchronous motors and induction motors
  • Classical control theory and real time control implementation
  • Control system modelling and simulation with MATLAB / Simulink / Simscape
  • Serial protocols, especially I2C / SPI / CAN / RS485 / Modbus / CANopen / CIA profiles

What you can expect from us

  • A friendly, family-like atmosphere
  • Plenty of opportunities to grow and develop
  • A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior and integrity
  • Potential to see your ideas realized and to make an impact
  • New challenges and new things to learn every day
  • Access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group
  • A stimulating environment to work in, at the cutting edge of new technologies.
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Health cash plan
  • Pension contributions up to 8%
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Life assurance – 4x salary
  • Electric car lease scheme via salary sacrifice
  • Ride to work scheme via salary sacrifice
  • Discounted Pure Gym membership
  • Upskilling opportunities around physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing framework
  • Subsidised canteen.
  • Free car park.

Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Hiring Manager: Jim Haylock, Technical Manager, Motors and Drives Technology

Recruitment Support: Kirsty George, Senior HR Advisor

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Posted: May 26th, 2026