Firmware Engineer

Camlin; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Hybrid Working

Subsidised Gym Membership

Wellness programmes

Company Pension & Life Assurance Sche

Job summary

Camlin seeks a Mid-Level Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and optimize real-time firmware using DSP and microcontroller technologies. You will work on latency-critical systems, lead hardware/software integration, and contribute to robust, well-documented embedded solutions.

The role emphasizes DSP algorithms, RTOS knowledge, and modern development workflows in a hybrid environment, with ongoing opportunities to advance embedded systems expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven design, simulation, implementation, verification and validation of digital circuits on DSP devices and Microcontrollers.
• Proven experience in C/C++ programming.
• Knowledge of RTOS theory (FreeRTOS/Zephyr).
• Familiarity with DSP algorithms (FFT, digital filters, re-sampling).
• Experience with peripheral standards and protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, RS485, RS232, RGMII).
• Scripting knowledge (Bash, Python).
• Version control with GIT and agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time systems with DSP algorithms and Microcontroller firmware.
• Ensure firmware meets strict real-time constraints (latency, throughput, resources).
• Lead hardware/software integration for seamless operation.
• Optimize signal processing and embedded system performance.
• Conduct code reviews, design evaluations, and testing for quality.
• Investigate and resolve complex real-time issues.
• Debug hardware and software issues to root cause.
• Propose innovative solutions and regulatory-compliant designs.
• Stay updated on DSP/microcontroller advancements and architectures.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to workflows and docs.

Skills

C/C++ programming

DSP

Microcontroller firmware

RTOS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr)

Digital signal processing

I2C/SPI/UART/RS485/RS232

GIT

Bash/Python scripting

Agile methodologies

SHARC DSP architecture

CMake

GitLab/Docker/CI/CD/Artifactory

MQTT/DNP/1588 protocols

FPGA familiarity

TCL scripting

Electronic components/PCB rework

Tools

GIT

Docker

CI/CD

Artifactory

CMake

Job description

Camlin is a global technology leader that operates with the vision of bringing revolutionary products to life for a wide range of industries, including power and rail, and also has interests in a number of R&D projects in a variety of scientific sectors.

At Camlin we believe in high quality engineering and design, allowing us to develop market leading products and services. In short, we love creating value for our customers by solving difficult problems. As of now, Camlin operates in over 20 countries worldwide.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.