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ob Title: Software Development Engineer – Thermal Management Systems
Location: Small Heath
Full-Time | Permanent
Industry: Automotive / Industrial Engineering / Embedded Systems

About Us

Our client are a forward-thinking engineering company at the forefront of thermal management innovation. Their systems power next-generation HVAC, powertrain, and battery solutions across automotive and industrial sectors. They are now seeking a Software Development Engineer to join our dynamic Systems and Controls team and help shape the future of intelligent thermal control.

Role Overview

As a Software Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of embedded software solutions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy high-quality applications that support our industry-leading products.

This role you will need to demonstrate your experience in manufacturing software relating to products rather than full stack development.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement control strategies and algorithms for vehicle HVAC, powertrain, and battery thermal systems.

Capture functional and software requirements.

Design high-level control systems and implement them in embedded environments using C/C++ (bare-metal and RTOS).

Validate software at both unit and system integration levels.

Maintain and document codebases using GitHub, ensuring reusability and reliability.

Participate in design and code reviews.

Support customer proposals, project planning, testing, audits, and technical documentation.

Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge.

Key Skills & Experience

Proficient in C/C++ for embedded, real-time systems.

Strong understanding of electronics, electrical circuits, and embedded communication protocols (CAN, LIN, RS232, etc.).

Familiarity with cybersecurity (UNECE R155/R156) and functional safety (ISO 26262).

Experience with high-level languages (e.g., Python, C#) is a plus.

Knowledge of engineering processes (Waterfall, V-model, FMEA).

Understanding of electromechanical systems (motors, servos, relays).

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience in automotive or industrial thermal systems preferred.

Familiarity with railway software standards (BS EN 50657, BS EN 50155) is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

Work on cutting-edge thermal management technologies.

Be part of a collaborative and innovative engineering team.

Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Competitive salary

This vacancy is being advertised by TAY Recruitment (An Employment agency) on behalf of our client. All vacancies are available and correct at the time of posting.

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