Embedded Software Engineer

Location: GB-Ashby de la Zouch-Power House, Excelsior Road

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Would you like to work on next‑generation embedded control systems driving innovation in the energy and power generation sector?

Do you enjoy being part of a successful and collaborative engineering team?

Join our team!

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

Partner with the best:

In this role, as an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing advanced PRISMIC control systems, including embedded software, electronics integration, and control solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance embedded systems aligned with our long-term product roadmap
 

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As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Designing and developing embedded software using C/C++ for microcontrollers, QNX, and Embedded Linux environments.

Supporting the design and development of electronic hardware including PCBs, controllers, and I/O modules.

Integrating embedded software with hardware systems ensuring seamless system performance.

Implementing industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, Ethernet, and IEC standards.

Performing system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

Developing test procedures and ensuring compliance with system requirements and quality standards.

Supporting full product lifecycle activities including design, documentation, and field support.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, Suppliers and service.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have significant experience developing embedded control systems for industrial automation, power generation, turbine controls, compressor controls, or related energy applications.
• Have advanced C/C++ development experience within real-time embedded environments.
• Have hands-on experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, DCS, SCADA platforms, or equivalent control architectures.
• Have experience designing and implementing control algorithms and closed-loop control strategies.
• Have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Have experience with QNX, RTOS, or Embedded Linux within industrial control applications.
• Have working knowledge of IEC61508, SIL-rated products, functional safety principles, or safety-critical systems.
• Have experience supporting commissioning, validation, troubleshooting, or deployment of industrial control equipment in manufacturing, field, or customer environments.
• Have experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, or IEC61850.
• Have experience using Git/GitHub and modern software configuration management practices.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Working 3 days from Baker Hughes office and two days remotely.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. Join us, and you can expect:

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities

Comprehensive private medical care options

Safety net of life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineer 1, Automation & Control, Product Design and Engineering