Electronics Embedded Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. ABB scores A on the Alion truth index.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
R&D Quality Assurance Specialist/ Office__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will combine electronics hardware and embedded software engineering to develop innovative analytical instrumentation products. You will work as part of a multifunctional R&D team, contributing to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of industrial products used in measurement and analytics applications. You will have the opportunity to work across the full product development lifecycle while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
The work model for the role is: Hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Designing, developing, and testing industrial products, including electronic hardware and embedded software solutions.
- Developing embedded software in C and C++ using real-time operating systems.
- Creating electronic schematics and PCB layouts using Altium CAD
- Ensuring products and documentation meet internal and external standards
- Supporting existing products through component lifecycle management, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and technical improvements.
- Planning, documenting, and delivering engineering work while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and ethical standards.
Qualifications for the role:
- Degree in Electronic Engineering or another relevant technical discipline
- You have at least two years of experience in electronic hardware and embedded software development, with experience in measurement product design
- Experience of analog and digital electronic hardware design
- Practical experience in soldering & prototyping
- Experience of embedded programming in C; other programming e.g. Python, C++, C#, LabView would be considered an advantage.
- You are comfortable communicating in English, both written and spoken.
- You are eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
Benefits
ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Substantial contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
- Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous employee referral scheme
- Private medical cover
- Generous bonus scheme
More about us
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