Firmware Developer

Copeland; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Firmware Developer in Crawley, where you will play a key role in developing embedded firmware for sensor products. This position offers the chance to work with STM microcontrollers and develop your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C/C++ with a background in embedded firmware.
• Experience with digital communication protocols such as IC and SPI.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Design and code firmware for new hardware and improvement projects.
• Specify and execute verification tests and review results.
• Collaborate with electronics designers to shape specifications.

Skills

C/C++

Fluency in English

Digital communication protocols (IC, SPI)

Education

University background in electronics or computer science

Tools

JIRA

GitHub

Jenkins

Job description

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Are you eager to take your career to the next level? If yes, we encourage your application for Firmware Developerrole!

In this role you will develop and verify embedded firmware in C and C++ for our new sensor products. We use STM microcontrollers in our products. The firmware architecture is a C++ wrapper around Zephyr RTOS adding driver abstraction, a unit test framework, async messaging and common utilities. We run a Kanban process on stories managed using Jira, bitbucket for source control, verification testing using Test Rail for testing that cannot be done using unit test frameworks, automated build servers etc.

By joining us as a Firmware Developer in Crawley, this role can be a strong foundation for your future career within Emerson. We encourage advancement and offer tangible development opportunities!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Design and code firmware for new hardware and improvement projects either alone or within a small team.
• Specify, execute and review appropriate verification tests and results.
• Apply an appropriate level of design rigour and review communicating the justification for design decisions clearly in writing and verbally.
• Collaborate with in-house and subcontract electronics designers to shape relevant specification and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with internal groups providing firmware and software which can be reused or interfaced with.
• Collaboration with other engineers on designs and testing approaches.
• Review the code, designs, and tests done by other firmware engineers
• Embed relevant knowledge within the business in the form of comments, documentation, and training presentations.

Who You Are:

You anticipate the impact of emerging technologies and make necessary adjustments. You identify and seize new opportunities. You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization.

You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setback. You break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• University background in electronics, computer science with specialization in embedded firmware or similar relevant degree
• Proficient in C/C++
• - years of experience in a similar role
• Fluency in English language
• Experience with digital communication protocols (IC, SPI)

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of STM microprocessors
• Experience of firmware development, firmware development tools (JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins etc.) and processes (Kanban, Agile,Test Driven Development etc.)
• Knowledge of QSPI
• Experience of manual and automated firmware test
• Awareness of cyber security (and in particular the CRA) on development environment and product requirements

Our Culture and Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.