Firmware Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Embedded Firmware Engineer to design and implement innovative firmware solutions using C. This role involves developing cryptographic solutions and ensuring high-quality design documentation while collaborating with a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, problem-solving abilities, and experience with various programming and scripting languages. Join a company that values creativity and technical expertise, and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a supportive environment that fosters growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in embedded systems or related industry.
• Degree in Engineering or significant relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded firmware primarily using C.
• Collaborate in a team and work independently as needed.

Skills

C Programming

Problem-solving

Scripting

Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Unit Testing

Embedded Systems

Cryptographic Solutions

Education

Degree in Engineering

Significant relevant experience

Tools

Jenkins

NUnit

CMock

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded firmware primarily using C.
• Develop and integrate cryptographic solutions.
• Produce and maintain clear and accurate design documentation.
• Hands-on debugging and troubleshooting of embedded systems.
• Collaborate in a team environment and work independently when needed.
• Deliver design-related tasks.

Required Knowledge & Experience

• Proven ability to verify and implement software requirements.
• Skilled in interpreting stakeholder/user requirements to create or maintain designs.
• Strong problem-solving abilities in addressing complex technical issues.
• Proficient in low-level programming languages (C) and scripting.
• Experience with TDD (Test-Driven Development) and unit testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) practices.
• Strong grasp of embedded software development lifecycles and tools including debuggers, compilers, and editors.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent, or significant relevant experience.
• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in embedded systems or a related industry.
• Experience with C# OR C++.
• Experience with I2C and SPI communication protocols.
• Understanding of USB low-level protocols.
• Experience in cryptographic code development.
• Familiarity with Jenkins automation.
• Use of NUnit or similar testing frameworks.
• Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python).
• Use of CMock for unit testing.
• Applied experience in implementing cryptographic solutions.