Electronics/Firmware Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Pension Contribution

Holiday

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an Electronics and Firmware Engineer to work across the full product lifecycle in Leeds. The role is on-site five days a week, offering £40,000-£50,000 plus 10% pension and holiday benefits, with opportunities for international travel.

You will design analogue and digital circuits, develop embedded firmware in C, and support testing, commissioning and product support for high‑voltage applications.

Qualifications

• Experience across the full product lifecycle from concept to support.
• Embedded firmware development for microcontroller-based systems.
• Experience with analogue/digital circuit design and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Electronic hardware design including schematics and PCB layout.
• Embedded firmware development for microcontroller-based systems.
• Creation of wiring diagrams, BoMs and technical docs.
• Testing, fault finding, repair and product support.
• Support for onsite commissioning and customer installations.
• International travel to customer sites (potential offshore work).

Skills

Embedded firmware development

Electronics design

Embedded C programming

Analogue & digital electronics

Test equipment usage

Soldering & prototyping

Independent & team work

Education

Degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Job description

Electronic/Firmware Engineer
Leeds - 5 days on-site
£40,000 - £50,000 + 10% Pension Contribution + Holiday

Are you an Electronics and Firmware Engineer looking for a varied role where you can work across the full product lifecycle, develop cutting-edge hardware and embedded systems, gain exposure to high-voltage applications, and have opportunities for international travel and specialist technical development?

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a background in electronics design and embedded firmware development to join a specialist engineering business working on bespoke technical solutions. The position offers a broad range of responsibilities, from concept and design through to testing, commissioning, and ongoing product support.

In this role, you will be involved in electrical and electronic design, including circuit design, component selection, schematic capture, and PCB layout. You will also develop embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems and support assembly, testing, fault finding, and commissioning activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in both analogue and digital electronics, embedded C programming, and the use of electronic test equipment. You will be a self-motivated individual who enjoys working independently while contributing effectively within a small engineering team.

In return, you will join a growing engineering environment where you can continue developing your technical expertise, gain experience in specialist high-voltage applications, and work on innovative engineering projects with customers worldwide.

The Role:

• Electronic hardware design including schematics, PCB layout, and component selection
• Embedded firmware development for microcontroller-based systems
• Creation of wiring diagrams, BoMs, and technical documentation
• Testing, fault finding, repair, and product support
• Support for onsite commissioning and customer installations
• International travel to customer and company sites with potential offshore work

The Person:

• Experience in analogue and digital circuit design
• Embedded C programming experience with low-level hardware knowledge
• Familiar with oscilloscopes, signal generators, loads, and other test equipment
• Hands-on prototyping skills including soldering and wiring
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Degree-qualified with industry experience, or significant equivalent practical experience

Reference Number: BBBH278751

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.