Embedded Software Manager

About the role

LITEON is looking for an Embedded Software Manager to join its Cloud Infrastructure Platform and Solutions (CIPS) Research Team. The team develops future technology systems for the data centre sector, and the successful candidate will work on early-stage research projects with academic institutions, suppliers, customers and partners to deliver proof of concept designs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team designing and implementing embedded firmware in C/C++ and HDLs on MCUs, DSPs and FPGAs to demonstrate real-world performance of new power and cooling technologies.
• Develop real-time control loops, PWM generation, ADC sampling, protection, fault handling, calibration, communications and sensor integration.
• Select controllers based on hardware and control requirements.
• Create automated unit and integration tests supporting HIL/SIL test benches.
• Contribute to system requirements, architecture, code reviews and documentation, and use coding standards and version control.
• Support design for safety, compliance and reliability, and research controller devices and architectures for lab demonstrations.
• Write research reports, design guides, patents and performance reports.

Required profile

• PhD or Master's degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in control theory and signal processing, including 3 years in a leadership or team-lead role.
• Understanding of common power electronic architectures (AC/DC, DC/AC, DC/DC) and control methods.
• Experience planning projects, allocating engineering resources and reporting project status.

Required skills

• MATLAB/Simulink, embedded software (C/C++) and software architecture design.
• Microcontroller architectures, sensors and communication protocols.
• Hands-on prototyping with oscilloscopes, electronic loads and power analysers; simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Python and LTspice.
• Analytical, problem-solving, leadership and communication skills.

What we offer

• A world-class R&D environment with well-equipped labs and collaborative teams.
• The chance to publish, patent and innovate designs for future products.
• Competitive compensation, research autonomy and a continuous learning culture.