via indeed · 27 May 2026 ·10 days ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Motor Control)

Atlas Copco Group
Burgess Hill Remote
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The Role

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 briming 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


Company: Atlas Copco Group

Functional area: Research and Development

Location: United Kingdom

City: Burgess Hill

On\-site/remote: Hybrid

Brand: Edwards

Company Name: Edwards Ltd

Date of Posting: May 21, 2026

Last day to apply: June 4, 2026

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