Senior Embedded Software Engineer

We're Utility Fleet Vehicles (UFV), a small, passionate team based in Mount Maunganui, building electric utility vehicles that are made to work. Our roots go back to UBCO, and we've carried forward the best of that legacy: innovation, grit, and a drive to make things better.

We focus on creating tough, reliable vehicles for fleets. We support industries like conservation, law enforcement, tourism, agriculture, postal services, defence, and delivery. Our vehicles are utility-first: safe, quiet, easy to use, and ready to handle whatever the outdoors throws at them.

Our team is a powerhouse of talent and passion. We combine deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial spirit and practical problem-solving. This mix lets us rapidly prototype, test, and deliver real-world solutions. We work closely with our customers to understand how they operate and what they're trying to achieve, then deliver the right tools to help them get there.

Continuous development is in our DNA. We use customer feedback, learn fast, and constantly push the boundaries of what's possible with electric utility vehicles. Every upgrade improves performance, reliability, and usability, always with sustainability in mind.

• You'll help shape something real. Our products are essential tools for people doing tough, meaningful work, from park rangers to delivery riders, postal workers to defense teams.
• You'll grow by doing. We're a high-trust, hands-on environment where people lead, try, and learn. There's room to stretch, take ownership, and work on what matters.
• You'll move fast and stay curious. We solve real problems in real time. If you thrive on pace, change, and practical challenges, you'll fit right in.
• You'll have the freedom to live well. We offer true flexibility and trust you to do great work while managing life outside of it too.
• You'll work with good humans. We're collaborative, inclusive, and low on ego. We back each other and celebrate the wins, big and small.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be a key member of the Product Development team, developing embedded software for our Vehicle Management System (VMS), Battery Management System (BMS), and future connected systems. You will take the lead across the full embedded software development lifecycle, from architecture and coding to testing and deployment, helping deliver robust, high-performance vehicle systems.

You will work closely with the Product Development team and Electrical Test Engineer, supporting UFV vehicles, prototypes, and subsystems. You enjoy tackling complex technical challenges, collaborating across teams, and shaping processes and best practices that help UFV stay innovative and deliver products that make a real difference in the field.

This role will suit you if you are a technically skilled, experienced, and adaptable engineer who enjoys contributing to both product development and internal processes. You take pride in your attention to detail, love solving complex problems, and enjoy mentoring others on the team.

It's a bonus if you have experience with electric vehicle power systems, working directly with overseas suppliers or contract manufacturers, or have thrived in a consumer hardware startup or fast-growing company.

Essential skills and experience

• 6+ years of industry experience and a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• Extensive experience developing in C/C++ environments, using tools like GCC, IAR, and/or STM32CubeMX
• Experience with version control, preferably Git
• In-depth knowledge of MCU development, particularly STM32, Nordic, or Silicon Labs
• Experience developing for wireless protocols, such as Bluetooth or 802.11
• Experience with RTOS such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS
• Familiarity with CAN, I2C, SPI, UART, and other communication protocols
• Practical experience taking complex systems from concept through to mass production

Nice to have

• Experience with test-driven-development and regression testing
• Python scripting experience
• Knowledge of electric vehicle power systems
• Experience working directly with overseas suppliers or contract manufacturers
• Experience thriving in a consumer hardware startup or fast-growing company

If you are passionate about the role but don't tick every box, we still want to hear from you.

At Utility Fleet Vehicles, we believe diverse teams create stronger, more creative, and resilient products. We celebrate different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued.

We encourage applications from people of all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, abilities, ages, and cultures.

Please let us know if you need any help or accommodations during the hiring process. We want to make sure everyone has a fair chance.

Applicants must have permanent work rights in New Zealand.