Embedded System Engineer

Sauce People Ltd
Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Today
£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£50,000 – £60,000 pa

Posted
20 Apr 2026 (Today)

Embedded Systems Engineer (Hybrid – Grantham)

Are you an Embedded Systems Engineer who thrives on developing smart, future‑focused technology? This role offers the chance to shape next‑generation condition‑monitoring products and contribute to a long‑term technology roadmap that supports global sustainability.

You’ll work as a technical authority within a forward‑thinking Product Development function, helping to drive innovation, improve product readiness, and bring new technologies to market.

The Role

As an Embedded Systems Engineer, you will:

* Lead or support the design, development and validation of embedded electronic systems, raising Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) to agreed milestones.

* Curate technical files, design data and documentation in line with internal development processes.

* Communicate technical progress clearly to stakeholders and management.

* Support activities that move products from concept to commercialisation, ensuring strong return on investment.

* Act as a subject‑matter expert for embedded electronics and slip‑ring condition monitoring technologies.

* Gather market and product insights to help shape and maintain a rolling 3‑year product and technology roadmap.

* Contribute to business cases for new product and technology development.

* Uphold high standards in Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE).

* Champion positive behaviours, values and collaborative ways of working.

About You

You’ll bring strong technical capability, a hands‑on approach, and the curiosity to explore new ideas. You enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across teams, and seeing your work progress from concept to real‑world application.

Essential Skills & Experience

* Strong technical grounding in Electronics, Signal Processing and Embedded Systems

* Experience with component selection and PCB design

* Proficiency in C/C++ for microcontrollers and device drivers

* Knowledge of serial communication protocols and networking

* Ability to create detailed system and subsystem specifications

* Experience using Electronic Design Tools (e.g., Autodesk Fusion 360)

* Product development experience: prototyping, MVP creation, hardware/software FMEA

* Verification & validation, including EMC/EMI testing

* Strong written and verbal communication

* Project planning and organisational skills

* Practical, hands‑on approach to prototyping and assembly

Desirable Skills

* Additional coding (e.g., Python)

* Costing and product lifecycle management

* Experience with ERP/MRP systems

* Working within ISO 9001 or similar environments

* Knowledge of CE/UKCA/UL compliance

* Client‑facing experience

Behavioural Values

You’ll bring a proactive, accountable approach, communicating clearly while working collaboratively and building positive relationships. You’re naturally curious and always looking for better ways of doing things, acting with care for colleagues and customers, showing the courage to drive improvement, and supporting sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions that reduce waste and extend asset life.

Additional Information

Some travel to other sites may be required with reasonable notice. The role is primarily on‑site but offers flexibility through hybrid working

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