Firmware Engineer

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer in Salisbury, UK. The role involves developing embedded firmware for microcontrollers, designing communication protocols, and collaborating with the electronics team. Ideal candidates will have strong C/C++ programming skills and a background in electronics or computer engineering. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative technology with real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with real-time operating systems or bare-metal programming.
• Good understanding of microcontroller architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers.
• Design and implement communication protocols.
• Collaborate with the electronics team on hardware-firmware interfaces.

Skills

C/C++ programming

RTOS or bare-metal programming

Microcontroller architecture knowledge

Debugging tools familiarity

Digital electronics knowledge

Education

Degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

Firmware Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software for advanced instrumentation and automation systems. Working alongside electronics and software engineers, you'll play a key role in creating reliable, high-performance firmware that powers innovative products used in precision environments.

About the role

The Firmware Engineer will be responsible for embedded software design, coding and testing across a range of microcontroller platforms. You will take ownership of firmware architecture, communication interfaces and real-time control logic, ensuring smooth integration with hardware systems.

Key responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers and processors.
• Design and implement communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB).
• Collaborate with the electronics team to define and test hardware‑firmware interfaces.
• Conduct code reviews, debugging and validation using test equipment.
• Support system integration and ensure firmware meets performance and reliability requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development tools and processes.

Skills and experience

• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) or bare‑metal programming.
• Good understanding of microcontroller architectures (ARM, PIC, etc.).
• Familiar with debugging tools and version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Knowledge of digital electronics and interfacing techniques.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Electronics, Computer Engineering or similar discipline.

Why join

This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of hardware and software on products with real‑world impact. You'll be part of a collaborative team developing technology that pushes the limits of accuracy and performance.

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