Firmware and Electronics Engineer

Paxton Access; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading access control system company based in Eastbourne is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to design and develop secure software systems. Responsibilities include developing firmware for various technologies and collaborating with the development team. Candidates should have strong programming skills in C and Python, experience in embedded systems design, and be located in the South East, able to attend onsite meetings. This role offers flexibility and access to modern office facilities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Access to modern offices

Discounted fitness memberships

Tech, bike, and travel loans

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in embedded systems design and programming.
• Proficiency in debugging and circuit design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and create scalable embedded software systems.
• Develop and modify firmware architectures.
• Collaborate on identifying risks and solutions.

Skills

Embedded systems design

Programming (C, Python)

Troubleshooting

Collaborative communication

Hands-on debugging and soldering

Tools

Keil uVision

Pycharm

Circuit Studio

Proteus

Job description

At Gendis, we design and build innovative access control systems that help businesses manage the security of their buildings and cash safes across multiple sites. As part of the Paxton Group, we collaborate with Paxton Access Ltd and Paxton Access Inc. to create simple and effective solutions using cloud technologies, GSM, mobile connectivity, and IoT. Our systems provide real-time data, remote management, and reporting tools to empower businesses as they grow. We are a small, talented team working across various industries, driving security management to be more efficient and accessible. This remote-based role offers flexibility, with access to Paxton\'s modern offices and facilities in Brighton, Sussex, when needed.

Why join us?

• Private medical insurance (opt-in) and healthcare cash-back plan with Health Shield.
• Access to Paxton\'s modern Brighton offices, collaboration spaces, an onsite mini-gym, and a gourmet café with subsidised food.
• Discounted fitness memberships of up to 75% off in your area with GymFlex.
• Tech, bike, and travel/season ticket loans.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days annually.

About the role

As part of our Development team, you will design and create scalable, secure, and optimised embedded software systems. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and modifying firmware architectures for technologies like ARM Cortex-A/M, RTOS, SPI, I2C, UART, WIEGAND, and Raspberry Pi.
• Designing, testing, and debugging electronic circuits and PCB layouts using tools like Circuit Studio, Proteus, Multimeters, and Oscilloscopes.
• Collaborating with the Development team to propose solutions, identify risks, and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Communicating technical changes effectively and supporting team members in their deliverables.
• Attending monthly onsite team meetings in Eastbourne to discuss products, improvements and future developments.

What we\'re looking for

• Proven experience in embedded systems design, programming (C, Python, RTOS, bare metal, MQTT), and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with IDEs such as Keil uVision, Pycharm, and circuit/PCB design.
• Hands-on debugging and soldering skills.
• A confident decision-maker with strong communication and collaboration abilities, driven by continuous personal and technical growth.
• To be based within the South East, and able to commit to Monthly onsite meetings in Eastbourne.