Contract Firmware Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Redline Group is seeking a Contract Firmware Engineer to support an innovative Cambridge-based engineering business. This hands-on role focuses on firmware development, hardware bring-up, peripheral integration and platform development on a next-generation product entering beta.

The contractor will work closely with Senior Engineers, on-site in Dry Drayton, Cambridge, five days per week, starting early October for an initial 5-month term with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Hands-on firmware development in embedded systems.
• Hardware bring-up and peripheral integration experience.
• Platform development and collaboration with senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware for STM32 and other MCUs.
• Perform hardware bring-up and peripheral integration.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineers on new product development program.

Skills

Embedded C

STM32 bring-up

SPI

I2C

UART

CAN

BSP development

Job description

The Redline Group has an urgent requirement for a Contract Firmware Engineer to support an innovative engineering business based in Cambridge. The company develops advanced safety technologies and is seeking an experienced contractor to support the development of a next-generation product currently entering the beta phase of development.

This is a hands-on role focused on firmware development, hardware bring‑up, peripheral integration and platform development, working closely with Senior Engineers on a dedicated new product development programme.

Key Skills Required - Contract Firmware Engineer

• Strong Embedded C Firmware Development experience
• STM32 Bare-Metal Debug & Bring Up
• Microcontroller Development (STM32, NXP, Renesas, Microchip or similar)
• Board Support Package (BSP) Development
• Serial Communications including SPI, I2C, UART and CAN

This role is expected to start early October and last 5 months initially with potential for extension. The successful contractor will be required on‑site in Dry Drayton, Cambridge, ideally 5 days per week.

This role has an indicative OUTSIDE IR35 determination therefore we can accept candidates who would like to operate through their own PSC.