Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Lead Embedded Software Engineer.

Job overview/Purpose of the Position:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and validation of embedded software solutions for electronic monitoring and control systems across our wind turbine and industrial product portfolio.

The primary purpose of this role is to develop and maintain firmware for compact vibration sensing devices to advanced multi-processor monitoring systems. The Firmware Engineer ensures that firmware remains fully aligned with hardware revisions, customer-frozen versions, regulatory requirements, and KK's embedded platform standards.

In addition, the role supports product lifecycle activities such as firmware updates, obsolescence management, and continuous reliability improvements in the field, including component transitions (e.g., accelerometer model changes) as defined in product roadmaps.

This role involves developing reliable, efficient, and scalable firmware for data acquisition, condition monitoring, and control applications. The candidate will work closely with hardware, mechanical, and test engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration, compliance with industry standards, and high product reliability.

Area of responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Embedded firmware for monitoring, control, and data acquisition systems used in wind turbine and industrial applications.
• Implement and optimize drivers for sensors, accelerometers (e.g., ADXL358), communication interfaces, and self-test routines using efficient C/C++ on microcontrollers and SoCs.
• Work with Linux-based embedded platforms (Yocto, TF-A, U-Boot, systems) ensuring compatibility across hardware variants and lifecycle requirements.
• Perform hardware–firmware integration, board bring-up, debugging, and validation on new hardware revisions and redesigns.
• Support product verification, EMC, safety, and certification activities, ensuring backward compatibility and alignment with customer-frozen firmware versions.
• Manage version control, build systems, and documentation (release notes, logs, interface specs) while ensuring open-source compliance.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, validation, production, and customer engineering teams to support product releases, field reliability, and roadmap evolution.
• Should have working experience to read and understand schematics and basic hardware knowledge to design and develop device drivers, display drivers, SPI, I2C, I2S, timers, ADC etc.
• Document the software code to release the software for use in the Hardware.

Competencies (e.g. technical skills):

Must Have Skills & Experience:

• Hands-on experience in electronics design and development for industrial, sensor-based, or safety-critical electronic systems.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with Microchip / Atmel microcontrollers, DSPs, or ARM-based SoCs.
• Good understanding of embedded Linux platforms including Yocto, U-Boot, system, and Linux boot architecture.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, RS485, USB service interfaces, and register-based device communication.
• Understanding of multi-processor firmware coordination and system-level architecture.
• Familiarity with firmware compatibility management (version control, backward compatibility, and field upgrade considerations such as CCW/BCW concepts).
• Ability to debug and troubleshoot hardware–firmware integration issues using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analyzers, and test setups.
• Experience working with secure firmware frameworks and embedded security concepts is an added advantage.

Good to Have Skills & Experience:

• Wireless product design experience, handheld wireless product or IoT device is plus.
• Experience in vibration monitoring, control systems, or industrial electronics will be an added advantage.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Strong documentation skills.

Additional information:

• A challenging and rewarding role in a pioneering company dedicated to renewable energy.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Educational Qualification Required:

• Bachelor's degree – B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical & Electronics, or Embedded Systems.

Relevant Experience Required: 7-10 years.

Breadth of the Role: Global.

Customer / Supplier Interaction: Yes - Discussing Requirements.

About KK Group :

Building on more than 40 years of experience, KK Group is a leading systems supplier to the renewable energy industry. Our capabilities span developing state-of-the-art technologies, high-quality lean manufacturing, and flexible aftermarket services. KK Group is owned by A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of the A.P. Moller Group, established in 1904 by Arnold Peter Moller. We are a global and diverse team of over 3,700 people, working towards delivering products and services that enable a future powered by renewable energy.At KK Group, our culture and DNA are built on a foundation of can-do attitude and innovation. We actively foster an inclusive work environment that embraces diversity, rejects any form of discrimination, and provides equal opportunities for all people. Our commitment lies in cultivating a strong culture centred around health, safety, wellbeing, and effective teamwork.

Why Us

No matter your role, you will find yourself immersed in our strategy. At KK, all employees are encouraged to contribute their ideas – we want everyone to feel involved and heard. Our flat hierarchies allow us to make swift decisions and exchange ideas in an open, honest atmosphere where we help each other succeed. What is more, you will be collaborating across several functions and you will experience a distinct team spirit as you work with international colleagues from all over the world.