Embedded Firmware Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Neath; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join their growing team in Neath. This full-time role offers the opportunity to design and develop cutting-edge electronic products that contribute to smart city solutions. You will work with advanced microcontroller platforms and collaborate with talented engineers to create functional hardware. The position includes a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a range of staff benefits aimed at promoting health and wellbeing. If you are passionate about electronics and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Staff discounts on retail and travel

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience with firmware development for microcontrollers.
• Strong understanding of communication standards and peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative electronic products and technologies.
• Collaborate with hardware teams on embedded device specifications.
• Investigate failures and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

C/C++ Programming

Firmware Development

Microcontroller Experience

Communication Standards (SPI, UART, I2C)

RTOS Familiarity

Network Configuration

Low-Power RF Networks

Education

Degree in Electronics

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Atmel

Microchip

Silicon Labs

Nordic Semiconductor

Espressif

ARM-based Platforms

OpenThread

Linux (Ubuntu)

Job description

Embedded Firmware Engineer

Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team! This is a full-time, permanent role based at our office in Neath. Marston Holdings is expanding, particularly in our Technology division, which includes Videalert and Vortex. We are the UK’s leading supplier of intelligent traffic enforcement and management solutions, as well as a provider of smart city solutions that optimize productivity and reduce operational costs. Our environmental sensors, networks, and data solutions support decarbonisation efforts globally, leveraging real-time data and cleantech technologies to drive environmental change.

What you will be doing:

• Designing and developing innovative electronic products and technologies.
• Researching electronic components, electro-mechanical devices, RF systems, and embedded microcontroller devices.
• Translating device design specifications into functional hardware through smart engineering and coding.
• Collaborating with hardware development teams on technical specifications of embedded devices and components.
• Investigating failures and bugs, performing root cause analysis, and implementing fixes.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Passion for creating electronic devices.
• Experience developing firmware for microcontrollers such as Atmel, Microchip, Silicon Labs, Nordic Semiconductor, Espressif, and ARM-based platforms, in bare metal and RTOS environments using C/C++.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller peripherals and communication standards like SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, etc.
• Familiarity with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, mbed OS, TinyOS, Contiki, Zephyr, etc.
• Knowledge of computer networks, communication protocols, network configuration on Windows and Linux, and low-power RF networks like Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Thread.
• Experience with OpenThread and working with open-source codebases on Linux (Ubuntu) is desirable.
• Understanding of IP v4/v6, CoAP, UDP, TCP, and network diagnostics is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

• Full-time, permanent role, 37.5 hours/week.
• Salary of £43,000 per annum DOE.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Staff benefits including discounts on retail, travel, social activities, and health & wellbeing.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages (subject to eligibility).

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply. New starters will undergo checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service and County Court Judgment checks. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.