Firmware Engineer

Amododesign; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Sheffield based engineering consultancy is looking for candidates with a strong background in embedded software development and experience in writing production firmware for Microprocessors. Successful candidates will be part of a multidisciplinary team, working on cutting-edge engineering solutions while adhering to ethical and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Strong background in embedded software development.
• Strong experience writing and deploying production firmware for Microprocessors.
• FPGA experience is required.
• Experience with electromechanical systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to design and develop engineering solutions.

Skills

Embedded software development

Production firmware for Microprocessors

FPGA experience

LLM tools use

Electromechanical systems

Electronics design and manufacture

Job description

We are a Sheffield based start-up providing expert engineering consultancy to a variety of clients and industries. We primarily focus on engineered product design, and work in a range of industries and contexts from biotech and medtech to water and heavy industry. We have a focus on ethical and sustainable delivery, but that means more to us than just bamboo straws and tote bags - we choose to work on projects that matter, work to deliver the best solution for our clients no matter what, and commit to doing so without compromising our values.

Successful candidates will work alongside our multidisciplinary team to design and develop cutting edge solutions, systems, and products.

About you

We value drive, culture fit, and a track-record of engineering excellence and above all else, but the below competencies, interests, and attributes are extremely desirable:

• Strong background in embedded software development
• Strong experience writing and deploying production firmware for Microprocessors
• FPGA experience

Alongside the above, the below competencies will strengthen an application:

• Experienced and enthusiastic in using LLM tools to speed up workflows (e.g claude code)
• Experience with electromechanical systems, control loops and kinematics
• Strong understanding of electronics design and manufacture