Embedded Software Engineer - Motor Control

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer – Motor Control Type: Permanent Location: Livingston, Scotland Right to Work: UK required Salary: £50,000 to £65,000 DOE An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Embedded Software Engineer – Motor Control in Livingston to join an established engineering organisation developing advanced electronic control systems for demanding, safety-critical applications. This role sits within a specialist R&D team focused on real-time motor control, precision movement and load handling systems used in challenging real-world environments. The Role: As an Embedded Software Engineer – Motor Control, you will design, develop and validate embedded software for advanced electronic control systems, working closely with hardware and systems engineers to deliver high-reliability solutions. Your responsibilities will include: • Developing embedded software for real-time motor control systems • Designing, implementing and tuning motor-control algorithms for hydraulic and Sepex motors • Working with microcontrollers, RTOS and real-time embedded environments • Integrating software with bespoke electronic control hardware • Supporting software validation, verification and testing activities • Ensuring compliance with functional safety standards such as ISO 13849 and IEC 61508 • Supporting EMC, CE and regulatory compliance activities • Producing technical documentation for software design and validation You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver robust, safety-critical products. Skills & Experience: • Strong Embedded C/C++ experience in commercial environments • Proven motor control development experience, including PWM, closed-loop, torque and speed control • Experience with hydraulic or Sepex motor systems • Experience working with microcontrollers and RTOS • CAN bus and serial communication protocol experience • Understanding of safety-critical software development practices • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills • Clear written and verbal communication skills Desirable Experience: • Knowledge of ISO 13849 or IEC 61508 functional safety standards • Familiarity with MISRA C guidelines • Understanding of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems • Experience with Agile or waterfall development processes Qualifications: • Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or a related discipline If you’re an Embedded Software Engineer – Motor Control in Livingston looking to work on technically challenging, safety-critical embedded systems within a collaborative engineering environment, this role offers strong long-term potential