Embedded Software Engineer

Cortech talent solutions; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortech Talent Solutions is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our engineering department in a project-based environment. The role focuses on developing embedded firmware for Xilinx FPGAs (VHDL) and PIC microcontrollers (C, C++).

You will work within a small team, delivering high-quality firmware on time to customers, and deriving architectures from system requirements. Strong C/C++ skills and FPGA experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential skills: good C/C++ coding skills.
• Experience in embedded firmware for microcontrollers (1–3 years).
• Ability to derive firmware architectures and requirements from system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for full turn-key systems, integrating PIC microprocessors and Xilinx FPGAs.
• Work to strict customer deadlines and juggle multiple projects.
• Collaborate in a small team to deliver high-quality solutions to customers.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded firmware

VHDL

PIC microcontrollers

Firmware architectures

Education

HNC/HND/BEng

Tools

PIC microcontrollers

Job description

Role: Embedded Firmware Engineer

Location: Dursley, Gloucestershire

Salary: £40,000 approx

Work Hrs: 37 hours per week, 45-minute lunch break

Mon to Thurs: 08 00

Fri: 08 30

We are looking for a new colleague to join our engineering department.

The successful candidate will be welcomed on board a small engineering team to design and develop bespoke products in a project-based environment.

The core of your work will be developing embedded firmware for Xilinx FPGA's (VHDL) and PIC microcontrollers (C, C++).

Essential skills:

• Formal qualification such as HNC/HND/BEng.
• At least 1-3 years of experience in embedded firmware for microcontrollers.
• Excellent C/C++ coding skills.
• Experience of working with microcontrollers, preferable with PIC microcontrollers but not essential.
• Ability to derive firmware architectures & requirements from System requirements.

Desirable Skills:

• Good understanding of analogue and digital circuit designs.
• Ability to carry out schematic designs.
• Knowledge of developing GUI applications is an advantage.
• Experience in working with databases.
• Experience with FPGAs is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for developing firmware for full turn key systems which involves the integration of PIC microprocessors and Xilinx FPGA s.
• You will need to work to strict customer deadlines and juggle multiple projects.
• You must enjoy working in small teams where knowledge is shared, experience gained, and high-quality solutions delivered to our customers.