Embedded Firmware Engineer (Fixed Term - 6 Months)

HFBAC (Hiring For and Building Awesome Companies); City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company based in London is seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer for a 6-month project. The role involves designing and developing firmware for robotic platforms, collaborating with electronics and mechanical engineers, and debugging code. Candidates should have strong skills in C and C++, hardware-software integration, and several years of experience in embedded systems. This position offers a competitive day rate and requires daily presence in the London office.

Benefits

Work on innovative robotics technology

Collaborate with a talented international team

Hands-on access to cutting-edge hardware

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Strong C and C++ programming skills in embedded environments.
• Experience with microcontroller architectures and hardware-software integration.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
• Python scripting ability for testing and automation.
• Several years of commercial embedded/firmware experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop firmware for embedded systems within robotic platforms.
• Work closely with electronics and mechanical engineers to integrate firmware with hardware.
• Debug and optimize code for motor control, sensors, and communication interfaces.
• Contribute to a high-profile project with an important international partner.
• Document work clearly for handover and future development.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Microcontroller architectures

Hardware-software integration

Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)

Python scripting

Embedded firmware experience

Job description

Ready to work on cutting-edge robotics hardware that's solving real-world problems?

Looking for a focused 6-month project where you can make an immediate impact?

Want to hit the ground running with an experienced robotics team in London?

The Opportunity

I'm partnering with a world-leading robotics company based in North London to find an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer for an exciting 6-month project. You'll be joining a small, highly skilled engineering team working on advanced robotic systems for a major international client.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll work with hardware daily, collaborate directly with senior engineers, and have the autonomy to drive solutions forward.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and developing firmware for embedded systems within robotic platforms
• Working closely with electronics and mechanical engineers to integrate firmware with hardware
• Debugging and optimising code for motor control, sensors, and communication interfaces
• Contributing to a high‑profile project with an important international partner
• Documenting your work clearly for handover and future development

What You'll Bring

• Strong C and C++ programming skills in embedded environments
• Experience with microcontroller architectures and hardware‑software integration
• Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
• Python scripting ability for testing and automation
• Several years of commercial embedded/firmware experience – you're confident working independently
• The ability to be in the London office daily to work with the hardware

Nice to have: RTOS experience, robotics background, motor control systems

What's In It For You

• Work on genuinely innovative robotics technology
• Collaborate with a talented, international team of engineers
• Hands‑on access to cutting‑edge hardware every day
• Competitive day rate via PAYE, potential for extension of 1‑2 months

Embedded Firmware Engineer (Fixed Term - 6 Months)

6-Month Contract | PAYE | London Office | £75,000 - £90,000 pro-rata

Timeline: Interviews before Christmas preferable with January 2026 start date!

Ready to Apply?

Apply or please send your CV to Helen at HFBAC and let's have a conversation about whether this is the right fit for you.

Please note: This role requires you to be based in or easily commute to North London. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position.

This is not suitable for recent graduates – we need someone who can hit the ground running.

Fellow Recruiters: PSL enquiries only via Helen at HFBAC/TalentJet Group; speculative agency contact will not receive a response and be sent to HFBAC.