Embedded Systems Lead: End-to-End Hardware & Firmware

Unicorn Biotechnologies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with SIPP options

Weekly team pastries

Monthly all-hands lunches

Conference attendance support

Job summary

Unicorn Biotechnologies is seeking an embedded systems engineer to develop hardware and firmware for innovative biotechnological solutions in Sheffield. You’ll work on critical projects that help cure cancer and heart failure, owning the full stack from design to deployment.

Candidates should have experience in electronics design and firmware development, while enjoying autonomy and influence on product direction. The role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Competent in firmware development on STM32/ARM microcontrollers.
• Experience with hardware debugging and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own electronics and embedded systems across products.
• Design control boards and sensor interfaces.
• Maintain production firmware for pumps, valves, and sensors.

Skills

Embedded systems development

Firmware development in C/C++

PCB design

Real-time systems understanding

Communication protocols (CAN, SPI)

Education

5+ years of relevant industry experience

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Job description

Unicorn Biotechnologies is seeking an embedded systems engineer to develop hardware and firmware for innovative biotechnological solutions in Sheffield. You’ll work on critical projects that help cure cancer and heart failure, owning the full stack from design to deployment.

Candidates should have experience in electronics design and firmware development, while enjoying autonomy and influence on product direction. The role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.