Embedded Firmware Engineer

Engineered Arts LLC; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in Falmouth is seeking a firmware development engineer to create and maintain firmware for microcontroller-based systems. This role involves developing C software, collaborating with a dynamic engineering team, and contributing to the evolution of humanoid robots. Candidates should have strong C programming skills, familiarity with ARM microcontrollers, and a solid background in Linux environments. An excellent opportunity to work in a cutting-edge field with passionate professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong C programming skills are essential for developing firmware modules.
• Familiarity with ARM architecture and Linux-based systems is crucial.
• Experience using version control systems for collaborative development.

Responsibilities

• Develop C based software for microcontrollers in various robotics applications.
• Create new firmware for recently designed boards as they are developed.
• Maintain existing firmware, adding features and fixing bugs when necessary.

Skills

C programming skills

ARM microcontrollers familiarity

Linux development competence

Version control software experience

Basic hardware ability

Tools

Git

Osciilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

About Engineered Arts

Since 2004, Engineered Arts has been at the forefront of robotics, creating lifelike social humanoids that have captivated audiences worldwide. Our vision is to revolutionize the human experience through embodied AI, loved and trusted in every home.

Role Outline

Do you want to help build the future of humanoid robots?

We’re looking for a talented firmware development engineer to write firmware for microcontroller based systems. We develop a wide range of modules tightly integrated into our products to provide motor control, power management and communications. We often need to develop new projects to support new use cases and devices as well as extending and maintaining our existing products. All of our electronics are developed in house within a tight knit team spanning firmware, electronics, mechanical and software engineers to create large scale systems.

Our internal motto is “Be Wow”, our robots are wow and we seek engineers who embody this in their work by building intuitive, effective systems that delight users and drive success.

Main Responsibilities

• Development of C based software for microcontrollers
• Building new firmware projects for newly designed boards
• Maintaining and modifying existing C based firmware to add features or fix bugs
• Contribute to design reviews to optimise the cost, size and reliability of new boards
• Writing test plans for firmware features

Typical Position Interactions

• Embedded Engineering Team
  • Day to day discussion of projects and progress
  • Reviewing colleague’s work
• Robot Assembly and Service Delivery Teams
  • Providing expert support / troubleshooting knowledge
• Product Manager
  • Understanding the scope of work required
  • Reporting on progress and timelines

Challenges

• Working on high performance real time embedded systems
• Developing complex but reliable systems with many components
• Keeping up with the latest advancements in motor and sensor technology
• Working with many disciplines to make whole systems work

Opportunities

• Working at the forefront of the rapidly growing field of humanoid robotics.
• Working in a creative environment with highly skilled and committed colleagues.
• Work across a broad technical field with ample variety in tasks and opportunity to deepen your knowledge and experience in many areas.
• Working on a proven, commercially successful product consistently shipping units.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Key Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Strong C programming skills
• Familiarity with ARM based microcontrollers
• Competence within a Linux based development environment
• Experience with version control software
• Hardware ability - understanding schematics, datasheets etc. and basic test equipment use (oscilloscope, multimeter)

Desirable:

• STM32 ecosystem familiarity including use of CubeMX
• Git experience
• Familiarity with FreeRTOS, TinyUSB, LwIP
• Familiarity with Ethernet, CAN or USB
• Python experience (used in infrastructure and testing)
• Experience with KiCAD
• Experience with CMake