Embedded Firmware Engineer — Real-Time Systems, Early Fridays

Computer Futures / SThree Group; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cwmbran is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop firmware for high-reliability systems. You'll design embedded software, collaborate with other engineers, and contribute to the safety solutions in commercial aviation. The role offers a hands-on approach with significant project ownership and focuses on performance and sustainability. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave and a 5% pension contribution.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

5% company pension contribution

Annual bonus scheme

Early finish Fridays (1pm)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free annual eye test

Qualifications

• Strong experience in embedded software/firmware development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with real-time or bare-metal systems.
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers and digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software and firmware for microcontrollers and programmable logic devices.
• Develop low-level drivers, communication protocols, and real-time control logic.
• Write efficient, maintainable code in C/C++.

Skills

Embedded software/firmware development

C/C++ proficiency

Microcontroller understanding

Digital communication protocols

Lab tool usage (oscilloscopes, logic analysers)

Version control systems (e.g., Git)

Agile development practices

Job description

A leading technology company in Cwmbran is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop firmware for high-reliability systems. You'll design embedded software, collaborate with other engineers, and contribute to the safety solutions in commercial aviation. The role offers a hands-on approach with significant project ownership and focuses on performance and sustainability. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave and a 5% pension contribution.