Embedded Systems Engineer – Firmware & Hardware Prototyping

Platinum-Recruitment; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Job summary

Platinum-Recruitment is partnering with an engineering company in Waterlooville to hire an Embedded Systems Engineer. You will work on firmware and hardware integration, contributing across the full product lifecycle from concept through testing.

The role emphasizes practical hands-on development, mentoring, and exposure to load monitoring solutions used in various industries. A competitive salary and holiday benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Embedded Systems or related field.
• 1–3 years of embedded systems experience or internship preferred.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ and real-time firmware development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware and hardware interfaces.
• Work with sensors, microcontrollers and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART).
• Assist with PCB layout, prototyping and validation activities.
• Produce technical documentation, test procedures and records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust products.
• Support production testing and field troubleshooting.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Firmware development

Debugging

Teamwork

Education

Electronics degree

Embedded Systems degree

Tools

Pulsonix

KiCAD

PCB Design Tools

Job description

Platinum-Recruitment is partnering with an engineering company in Waterlooville to hire an Embedded Systems Engineer. You will work on firmware and hardware integration, contributing across the full product lifecycle from concept through testing.

The role emphasizes practical hands-on development, mentoring, and exposure to load monitoring solutions used in various industries. A competitive salary and holiday benefits are offered.