Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Background 

  

The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations.   

 

At Motion Applied, we’re accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies will pioneer a better future.  Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance. 

 

We’re at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.  

 

We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable.  Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics. 

 

To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets. 

 

By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits and pioneer a better future. 

 

Purpose of the Role

  

The Embedded Software team is responsible for developing and supporting embedded control systems. The primary function is development and maintenance of our three standard supply contracts into F1, IndyCar and NASCAR for whom Motion Applied develops the low-level embedded code. Outside of these series the role involves supporting our Motorsport customers use of MA hardware and software tools. 

  

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will be domain expert for Motorsport embedded systems into our Motorsport series.  Playing a pivotal role in developing new products and enhancing the service provided to new or existing customers.  Your knowledge and technical expertise will also be required to support Motorsport sales and Motorsport derived product sales into other series and industries. 

   

Principal Accountabilities: 

 

• Disseminates knowledge of Motorsport embedded systems and products 

• Manages own work and mentors’ junior members in their work. 

• Defines overall technical architecture of solutions, products and technical strategy for embedded systems development, in line with business imperatives. 

• Recognised as expert within the organisation who solves unique and complex problems which have a broad impact on the business. 

• Engages with a broad range of stakeholders to guide product development, contributing to proposals and bids. 

• Anticipates internal and external business challenges and initiates process, product or service improvements in response. 

• Technical lead ensuring that new and existing customer requirements are understood and architects’ technical solution. 

• Analyses and overcomes technical challenges, defines innovative technology solutions and leads often on new, ground-breaking concepts and systems. 

 

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience: 

 

Essential 

 

• First class degree or upper 2nd in Engineering, Electronics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other highly quantitative field (or equivalent experience). 

• Experienced in C or C++ programming language in an embedded environment 

• Experienced in developing software targeted at microprocessors and microcontrollers. 

• Experienced working with RTOS software development e.g. INTGERITY, FreeRTOS, RTEMS, VxWorks, Linux 

• Management of full lifecycle software development using agile and V-model methodologies 

• Expert in solving challenges using engineering first principles 

• Expert in presenting in internal design reviews and external design reviews 

• Expert in understanding hardware design, schematics and device datasheets 

• Proficient in Scripting and build script languages e.g. Python, Perl, ANT 

• Adept at researching, understanding and implementing technical solution methods when beyond current skill set 

• Operate to MISRA ‘C’ or equivalent standard 

 

Desirable 

 

• Experience with Motion Applied software (i.e. ATLAS, System Monitor) 

• Experience of working in an automotive or motorsport environment 

• Application development in desktop environments 

• Development using model driven tools, such as MATLAB Simulink 

• FPGA development 

• Knowledge of developing in a multi-threaded environment 

• Knowledge of eTPU development 

• ISO26262, safety related requirement capture and testing 

  

Values and Behaviours: 

  

• Good communicator with the ability to capture information quickly and accurately. 

• Self-motivated and well organised and be able to work on tasks independently. 

• Passion for innovation and excellence to remain in touch with new technologies and industry trends. 

• Drive and commitment to see activities through to completion. 

• Meets deadlines matching pace to the urgency of the situation. 

  

What we can offer you  

 

In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields. 

At Motion Applied we firmly believe it’s the relationships and friendships we  create while working that make us special. We’re also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us. 

 

• Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues). 

• Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay. 

• Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working. 

• Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary 

• Opportunity to join the Motion Applied Pension Plan 

• Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate. 

• Ride-to-work with Evans Cycles – take advantage of the Government’s Cycle-to-Work scheme which offers savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike, cycling accessories and components. 
• Electric car scheme – opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period. 

Who we are

Motion Applied are a medium-sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We’re looking for people who will thrive in a non-hierarchical, growth-orientated company, self-starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach.

 

Motion Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. Motion Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.