Technically leading embedded software development projects

About this role

You will work on highly varied projects, across a wide range of vehicles and applications (including marine, automotive, defence, space, rail, commercial vehicle, off-highway, stationary power), focusing on the development and integration of proprietary controllers for fuel cells, fuel storage systems, energy storage and electrical systems. Your input will directly contribute not only to the successful delivery of the project but also support the success and growth of the business. You will work closely with the other functions within the engineering team to ensure right first time, on-time delivery of the project within budget. You will support design review, team, supplier and customer meetings as required and seek to resolve any issue assigned to you in a timely manner. Alongside this, you will support the development and roll-out of Hypermotive’s quality processes and supporting tools associated with your work and build Hypermotive’s engineering capability to support business growth. Education and Skills Requirements Educated to degree level in engineering or other relevant discipline, 10+ years’ experience in relevant role and industry. Technical Skills & Experience Required: Designing and defining software architectures Tools/applications development using Matlab/Python Working with Python within a Matlab environment Developing scripts in Matlab Developing Simulink and Stateflow models to MISRA/MAAB standards Software testing techniques in Matlab/Simulink Version control practices Embedded C code Working with microcontrollers and bootloaders Familiarity with embedded code generation, either auto-coded or scripted Working with communication protocols such as CAN and LIN Developing and working with software requirements Soft Skills Required: Working in a customer-facing environment Working on the delivery of time-critical projects Working in a product development environment Ability to work with a customer to define requirements Technically leading embedded software development projects Agile software development processes and management tools such as JIRA Can define and refine software team processes Pragmatic approach to problem solving Contributing to commercial proposal writing Self-starter with ability to assist less-senior team members Openness to software development and testing automation using AI tools Personal attributes: Flexible attitude Good written and verbal communication skills Process-driven approach Team player Self-motivated Proactive approach to work Able to multi-task across several projects at one time Hypermotive can offer: Interesting, varied and challenging work across a range of sectors Good rates of pay and generous holidays Highly flexible working arrangements Pension scheme Healthcare scheme Apply Now Engineering - Project Manager SALARY: Highly Competitive POSITION: Permanent. Full-Time LOCATION: Lutterworth (UK), Northampton (UK) Hypermotive Project Manager Job Spec 27-April-2026 Hypermotive are an innovative, industry respected and rapidly growing engineering and manufacturing business in the eMobility sector. With a reputation for excellence, we are recognised as leaders in the supply of Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell System integration and Wiring Systems design and tier 1 manufacturing operating across multiple sectors including automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, rail and marine. A highly capable, diverse, and dynamic team, we offer a fun, fast-paced working environment with a strong commercial focus. As a key member of the Hypermotive Programmes team , the Project Manager will be responsible for the planning and delivery of new and existing Engineering projects. Working closely with our highly experienced Engineering team and other business functions, you will support the on-time delivery of projects within budget. You will work on a portfolio of projects across all aspects of electrical systems and at all stages of the product design lifecycle. These will be a broad spectrum of product development and commercial projects, as well as some government grant-funded projects. Your responsibilities will include: Working alongside the Commercial team, manage the pre-award phase from initial tender to contract award, ensuring the business is fully engaged and that all technical requirements, timescales, costs, risks, contingencies, mitigations, resources are visible, understood and accepted prior to the programme commencement. Being the principal interface to the customer during the delivery phases of projects, managing all aspects of communications with the customer including expectations management. Ensuring effective communication and information transfer between the customer and Hypermotive internal teams. Management of multiple active projects from receipt of order until project close out in line with customer requirements and Hypermotive’s project management process including scope, timing, budget and risk tracking. Ensuring effective and controlled management of change requests on active projects. Stakeholder management including both internal communications and reporting, and external customer communications. Regular project progress reporting internally and externally to the customer and other key stakeholders to the required level. Support management of the Engineering resource plan interleaving the multiple concurrent projects. Ensuring effective communication and information transfer between Engineering and Manufacturing on projects with a physical hardware output. Coordination with purchasing and accounts to ensure effective management of parts purchasing, subcontracted deliverables and invoicing. Escalation of any project risks, issues or opportunities within the business in a timely manner. Generation and maintenance of key project documentation. Attend and lead, as required, team, supplier and customer meetings and seek to resolve any issue assigned to you in a timely manner. Apply Now Manufacturing - Electro-Mechanical Build Technician(s) SALARY: Commensurate with Experience POSITION: Permanent.

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