Embedded Firmware Engineer — Real‑Time 32‑bit MCU

APRIL QUEST LIMITED; Williamscot; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of safety-critical instrumentation in the United Kingdom is seeking a firmware engineer with strong experience in embedded software development. Your role will involve developing and maintaining real-time firmware on 32-bit microcontrollers, integrating various sensors, and collaborating with hardware teams throughout the product development lifecycle. Ideal candidates will possess significant expertise in C/C++, low-level device programming, and hands-on experience with real-time operating systems.

Qualifications

• Significant experience developing embedded software in C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with embedded Linux and real-time operating systems.
• Deep understanding of low-level device programming.
• Experience integrating embedded software with FPGA-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ for safety-focused products.
• Build real-time firmware on 32-bit microcontrollers.
• Integrate sensors and communication interfaces.
• Support board bring-up and troubleshooting.

Skills

Embedded software development in C/C++

Real-time operating systems experience

Low-level device programming

Hardware interfaces knowledge

Job description

A global manufacturer of safety-critical instrumentation in the United Kingdom is seeking a firmware engineer with strong experience in embedded software development. Your role will involve developing and maintaining real-time firmware on 32-bit microcontrollers, integrating various sensors, and collaborating with hardware teams throughout the product development lifecycle. Ideal candidates will possess significant expertise in C/C++, low-level device programming, and hands-on experience with real-time operating systems.