Embedded Software Engineer – Electric Propulsion – Marine EV – Rhode Island - $DOE
Role: Embedded Software Engineer – Electric Propulsion – Marine EV – Rhode Island - $DOELocation: Rhode Island, USA (On-site)Salary: Competitive, DOE + EquityAbout the Role:We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join a fast-growing electric marine technology business developing next-generation electric propulsion and energy storage systems.You will play a key role in developing software that directly impacts real-world product performance, working across the interface of hardware and software within a live R&D environment.This is a hands-on role in a growing engineering team, offering exposure to full system integration, including propulsion, battery systems, controls, and onboard electronics.Key Responsibilities:Embedded Software Development:Design, develop and maintain embedded software for electric propulsion and energy storage systems.Hardware / Software Integration:Work closely with electrical and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration between software and physical hardware.Control Systems Support:Contribute to control logic and system behaviour across propulsion, battery and power electronics systems.Testing & Debugging:Support software validation, debugging and troubleshooting across development and test environments.System Optimisation:Improve performance, efficiency and reliability of embedded systems through iterative development.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work alongside mechanical, electrical, controls and integration teams to support overall system development.R&D Contribution:Operate within a fast-paced development environment, contributing to new product development and ongoing system improvements.Requirements:BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics or similar.5–10 years’ experience in Embedded Software Engineering.Experience working in R&D or product development environments.Strong understanding of embedded systems and real-time software development.Experience working with physical hardware and control systems.Background in one or more of the following:Electric vehiclesAutomotive systemsAerospace / aviationeVTOLBattery systems / BMSPower electronics / invertersPropulsion systemsAbility to work across hardware and software boundaries.Experience in fast-paced or scale-up engineering environments is beneficial.Why Join:Work on cutting-edge electric propulsion technology within a rapidly growing sector.Be part of a business moving from R&D into production scale-up.Opportunity to work on real-world, high-performance systems rather than isolated software.High level of technical ownership and visibility across the product.Collaborative, engineering-led environment with strong growth potential.How to Apply:If this role is of interest, please apply via LinkedIn or email dan.avila@everec.co.uk