Software Embedded Systems Engineer

About Fortil

Fortil is a leading international engineering and technology consulting group with over 2,500 employees, and a presence in 14 countries.
Driven by a vision to become Europe’s largest independent engineering group, Fortil fosters entrepreneurial freedom and the empowerment of individual potential.

As part of our continued growth in Portugal, we are currently looking for a Software Embedded Systems Engineer to join our teams working on high-impact projects in the energy sector.

Your Role

As a Software Embedded Systems Engineer, you will contribute to the development of advanced embedded solutions for power systems. You will play a key role in the full software development lifecycle, working within an R&D environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

This position follows a hybrid model (2 days per week on-site in Maia or Oeiras).

Key Responsibilities

Embedded Software Development

• Develop software in C/C++ for real-time embedded systems in power protection, automation, and control

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and validation of embedded solutions

• Participate in the full development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to testing and integration

• Ensure software quality, performance, and reliability in critical systems

Technical Collaboration

• Work closely with multidisciplinary R&D teams in a collaborative and dynamic environment

• Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews, and problem-solving sessions

• Support testing activities, debugging, and system validation

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Contribute to improving development practices, tools, and methodologies

• Stay updated with emerging technologies in embedded systems, energy systems, and cybersecurity

• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team

Your Profile

Must Have

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

• Strong programming skills in C/C++

• Knowledge of embedded systems and real-time constraints

• Familiarity with multithreading and/or multiprocessing concepts

• Basic knowledge of Linux environments

• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset

• Team-oriented, proactive, and results-driven

• Passion for learning and developing new technical skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with Bash scripting

• Knowledge of communication protocols and technologies

• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts

• Understanding of power systems

• Basic knowledge of electronics and laboratory instrumentation

• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN)

Fortil is committed to equal opportunity. All our positions are open to people with disabilities, regardless of gender, origin, or sexual orientation.