Firmware Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Firmware Development Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. This hybrid role focuses on developing mission-critical software for undersea Power Feed Equipment, ensuring exceptional reliability. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in embedded systems, low-level C coding, and control theory, working closely with hardware and validation teams. You'll engage in architectural discussions, conduct rigorous testing, and advocate for system improvements, making a significant impact on the robustness of critical systems. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in embedded systems and control theory is essential.
• Proficiency in low-level C coding for direct hardware control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for undersea Power Feed Equipment.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to ensure system reliability.

Skills

Embedded Systems

Control Theory

Low-level C coding

Debugging

Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

IDE configuration

VHDL

DSP Chip

Test Equipment (Scopes, Analysers)

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Firmware Development Engineer – London (Hybrid) - £65,000 + Bonus

The role involves developing and maintaining mission-critical software for undersea Power Feed Equipment, ensuring 99.999% reliability. It requires writing low-level C code, implementing communication protocols, and integrating software with hardware. Key tasks include testing, documentation, and collaboration with hardware and validation teams. Expertise in embedded systems, control theory, and debugging is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Analyse and scale software requirements to design technical solutions that meet system needs.
2. Participate in architectural discussions, offering expert input on technical choices and prototyping to reduce uncertainties.
3. Collaborate closely with both software and hardware development teams and validation engineers.
4. Conduct rigorous unit and pre-integration testing, documenting compliance and performance results.
5. Maintain documentation for software structure, design decisions, and updates to ensure clarity for all stakeholders.
6. Advocate for system improvements and implement technical choices to enhance system robustness.
7. Use and improve internal tools to streamline processes and enforce strict version control.
8. Proficiency in low-level ‘C’ coding for direct hardware control on bare metal.
9. Control Theory: Z-transforms, filter algorithms, particularly in DC-DC power converters.
10. Ability to interpret data sheets and configure multi-function chips.
11. Experience with machine code for low-level tasks such as interrupt handlers.
12. Competence with scopes, analysers, and other test equipment.
13. Use of any DSP Chip.
14. Familiarity with VHDL for FPGA or CPLD chip programming.
15. Background in real-time, mission-critical, embedded control systems.
16. Experience with IDE configuration and software lifecycle management.
17. Proficiency in additional languages (JScript/CSS/HTML, Python, C++/C#) and environments (e.g., VxWorks/Linux).
18. Proficient with RS232/424, SPI, CAN Bus, USB, and Ethernet.