If you’re looking for a progressive and rewarding career and you thrive in a fast-paced, fun and team-orientated environment, then look no further!

Overview of Vax:

Our heritage-rich, expert-led business has always had the same goal: to prioritize innovation and to design easy-to-use products that seamlessly integrate into our customers' lives, offering reliable, quick solutions to cleaning homes, whatever the mess.

Vax has forged its reputation as a brand that focuses on the needs of its customers. Our culture of innovation is at the heart of everything we do and we work hard to constantly think of new ways to improve our products, ensuring that we deliver premium quality products for our customers.

Global Floorcare, part of TTI, is home to two iconic floorcare brands: Vax and Hoover.

Together, we combine decades of expertise with a passion for innovation, creating products that make cleaning faster, easier and more effective for millions of customers around the world.

Our success is built on understanding the needs of consumers and continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in floorcare. Backed by the scale and strength of a global business, we are committed to developing high-quality, innovative solutions that deliver exceptional performance and help people care for their homes with confidence.

Electronics Software Engineer

We are looking for a Mid-Level Electronics Engineer with a strong software focus and a solid understanding of electronics hardware, reporting to Head of Electronics within the NPD department. In this role, you will primarily contribute to software development, testing and solutions, while supporting electronics hardware activities when required.

Supplier management, working closely with electronics hardware engineers, cross-functional team working, and solving complex software challenges will be essential parts of the role. This role is ideal for those who intend to lead software development in the team and enjoy involvement in electronics hardware too.

We work on a hybrid basis; this role will be working 4 days onsite and 1 day working from home.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Software or Electronics engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ Years experience in Software engineering
• Embedded C/C++ programming
• Microcontroller, Motor control and Sensors
• RTOS
• Communication protocols
• Hardware-software integration (including testing)
• Verification & validation (unit, regression and integration)
• Software Architecture knowledge
• Cross-functional system integration
• Supplier Technical Management
• Debug and fault finding
• Git version control
• Technical Documentation
• Circuit designing (Basics)
• PCB designing (Basics)
• Component selection
• DFMEA (Basics)
• Circuit Simulation
• Product Verification and Validation
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
• Test Plans, Procedures and Reports
• Soft skills (cross-functional team working, communication, time-management and presentation)
• Design Reviews
• Electronics Lab equipment use
• Functional testing

Desirable Skills and Experience

• 5+ Years experience in software engineering

• Experience in consumer electronics industry and with similar products
• Battery Management
• Requirements Decomposition
• Edge AI/ML knowledge
• Misra-c compliance
• BLE/Wi-Fi connectivity
• Automated Testing
• Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
• Functional safety and Cybersecurity
• New Product Development Process
• ECN process

At Vax we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and grow.
If you're looking to join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration, innovation, and impact — we’d love to hear from you.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do what we can to support you.
Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

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Vax is made up of people who have a shared understanding of our mission and vision. Our values define who we are and what we stand for;
Trust – We’re experts and everything we do is based on brilliant knowledge.
Honesty – Our commitment to doing the right means we are always open and transparent.
Resilience – For decades, we have embraced change and been agile in what we do. We aren’t easily discouraged.
Innovation – We’re curious and explore opportunities, innovating to benefit our customers and business.
Valued – We are better when each of us feels included and respected for who we are and what we contribute.
Energy – We are positive thinkers, excited about what we do.

Vax is made up of people who have a shared understanding of our mission and vision. Our values define who we are and what we stand for;

Trust – We’re experts and everything we do is based on brilliant knowledge.

Honesty – Our commitment to doing the right means we are always open and transparent.

Resilience – For decades, we have embraced change and been agile in what we do. We aren’t easily discouraged.

Innovation – We’re curious and explore opportunities, innovating to benefit our customers and business.

Valued – We are better when each of us feels included and respected for who we are and what we contribute.

Energy – We are positive thinkers, excited about what we do.