Electronics and Firmware Engineer

Advanced Technical Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Technical Recruitment is seeking an Electronics & Firmware Engineer to join a Southampton-based optics technology developer. You will develop and deliver optical systems for standard and bespoke applications, spanning the full design life-cycle of control electronics and firmware for optoelectronic devices.

You will bring expertise in low-noise analogue electronics for optoelectronics and C/C++ for embedded systems (PIC/AVR/STM32).

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics or equivalent.
• Experience in firmware and electronics design for product development.
• Proficiency in C and/or C++, with embedded systems experience (microcontrollers).
• Experience with low-noise analogue electronics for optoelectronics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver control electronics and firmware for optoelectronic devices across the design life-cycle.
• Design, build and test electronics and firmware to meet customer specifications.
• Documentation of production procedures and training production staff on procedures.

Skills

Electronics

Firmware

Digital

C

C++

Microcontrollers

STM32

PIC

AVR

Optoelectronics

Lasers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics

Job description

We are now looking for an Electronics & Firmware Engineer to join a rapidly growing developer of Optical Systems in Southampton.

Working primarily in an optics laboratory environment you will be developing and delivering optical systems for standard products and bespoke applications.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will work across the whole design life-cycle of control electronics and firmware for optoelectronic devices ranging from smart modules to full laser systems.

With experience in designing firmware and electronics in product development environment, you will be responsible for the design, development, build and testing of the control electronics and firmware to meet customer specifications.

In addition to design for new products, you will be involved in the design and delivery of other electronic products within the company’s existing products.

Administration duties will include developing and documenting production procedures, and training production staff on procedures.

Now is an exciting time to join a growing tech company, who can offer a competitive salary package and future personal and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

We are seeking a Degree in Electronics or similar discipline.

Alternatively, equivalent knowledge and experience gained through working in a similar industry will be considered.

Experience:

Experience in a similar role, where you can demonstrate a proficiency in firmware and electronics design including digital, and microprocessor technologies is required.

Experience of low noise analogue electronics design, particularly for optoelectronics is required.

A proficiency in C and/or C++, coupled with experience developing embedded systems and writing firmware for microcontrollers (e.g. PICs, AVR, STM32).

Additional Information:

Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK, without ever requiring sponsorship. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested for verification.

Salary / benefits:

Competitive, depend on experience plus benefits

Job Term:

Permanent / Full Time / Onsite

Skills:

Electronics, Digital, C, C++, Firmware, Microcontrollers, STM32, PIC, AVR, Optical Systems, Optoelectronics, Lasers.