Firmware Engineer

Camlin Group; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

On-site parking

Company Pension & Life Assurance Sche

Subsidised Gym Membership

Wellness programmes

Job summary

Camlin Group in Lisburn, United Kingdom, is seeking a Mid-Level Firmware Engineer for the Real-Time Applications unit. The role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing DSP and Microcontroller-based real-time systems tailored to project requirements.

You will work on real-time DSP algorithms, MCU firmware, and hardware/software integration, ensuring latency targets and efficient resource use. The position requires strong C/C++, RTOS knowledge, and experience with DSP architecture;

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in design, simulation, implementation, verification and validation of digital circuits on DSP devices and Microcontrollers.
• Proficient in C++ and C programming.
• Solid understanding of RTOS concepts (FreeRTOS, Zephyr).
• Knowledge of DSP algorithms (FFT, digital filters, resampling).
• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer).
• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, UART, RS485, RS232, RGMII.
• Scripting with Bash or Python.
• Version control with Git; familiar with Agile methodologies.
• Fluent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time systems, including DSP algorithms and Microcontroller firmware.
• Lead hardware/software integration for real-time solutions.
• Optimize signal processing and embedded system performance.
• Conduct code reviews, design evaluations, and testing to uphold quality.
• Investigate and resolve complex real-time system issues.
• Debug hardware and software to identify root causes.
• Propose innovative solutions to technical challenges.
• Ensure designs comply with regulatory standards.
• Stay updated on DSP and Microcontroller advances; contribute to tooling and process improvements.

Skills

DSP

Microcontroller

C++

C

RTOS theory

FFT

Digital filters

Resampling

I2C

SPI

UART

RS485

RS232

RGMII

Bash

Python

Git

Agile

English

Tools

GitLab

Docker

CI/CD

Artifactory

CMake

TCL scripting

Job description

Role Description

The Mid-Level Firmware Engineer in the Real-Time Applications unit is a key contributor responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge solutions using DSPand Microcontroller technologies.

Role Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time systems, including DSP algorithms and Microcontroller firmware, tailored to project requirements.
• Ensure firmware meets strict real-time performance constraints, focusing on latency, throughput, and efficient use of system resources (e.g. memory, processing power).
• Lead efforts in hardware/software integration to ensure seamless operation of real-time solutions.
• Optimize the performance and efficiency of signal processing algorithms and embedded systems.
• Conduct code reviews, design evaluations, and testing to uphold high-quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in real-time systems, ensuring reliability and robustness.
• Debug hardware and software issues, getting to the root cause of the issue.
• Propose innovative solutions to technical challenges.
• Design high quality systems which comply with regulatory standards.
• Stay abreast of advancements in DSP and Microcontroller technologies to introduce innovative approaches to system design.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the optimization of workflows, tools, and methodologies. Contribute to the creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation.

Essential Criteria

• Proven professional experience in the design, simulation, implementation, verification and validation of digital circuits on DSP devices and Microcontroller.
• Proven experience in programming in C++ and C languages.
• Good knowledge of theory of Real Time Operating Systems (e.g. FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
• Knowledge of theory and design of complex digital electronic circuits and digital signal processing algorithms (FFT, digital filters, re-sampling, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving attitude.
• Experience in the use of laboratory equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, signal generators).
• Experience with peripheral standards and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, RS485, RS232, RGMII, etc.).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python).
• Proficiency in source code revision control, especially GIT.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable Criteria

• Good knowledge of SHARC or equivalent DSP architecture.
• Good Knowledge of build systems (CMake).
• Proficiency with gitlab, docker, CI/CD, artifactory.
• Experience with application layer protocols, such as DNP, 1588, MQTT, and more.
• Knowledge of electronic components and PCB reworking.
• Experience with TCL scripting.

Desirable Criteria

• Good knowledge of SHARC or equivalent DSP architecture.
• Good Knowledge of build systems (CMake).
• Proficiency with gitlab, docker, CI/CD, artifactory.
• Experience with application layer protocols, such as DNP, 1588, MQTT, and more.
• Knowledge of electronic components and PCB reworking.
• Experience with TCL scripting.
• Familiarity with FPGA technology.

Our Values

• We work together
• We believe in people
• We won’t accept the ‘way it has always been done’
• We listen to learn
• We’re trying to do the right thing

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension & Life Assurance Schemes
• On-site parking
• Hybrid Working
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Wellness programmes

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Individuals seeking employment at Camlin are considered without regards to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital states, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.