Firmware Engineer

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Mentoring and hands-on development

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy in Waterlooville, Hampshire is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer at an early-career level. You’ll develop firmware and hardware alongside experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience across firmware, electronics and product development.

The role focuses on load monitoring and measurement solutions, with opportunities to work on wireless sensor boards, PCB design and calibration, while benefiting from mentoring and a clear path to grow in embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Embedded Systems, CS or related field.
• 1–3 years in embedded development or related projects.
• Basic C/C++ programming and microcontroller exposure.
• Familiarity with schematic capture/PCB layout tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain embedded hardware and firmware solutions.
• Use C/C++ for embedded firmware and work with microcontrollers in bare-metal or RTOS environments.
• Assist with drivers, interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART) and PCB/prototype validation.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, mechanical and production teams to move projects toward production.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

Oscilloscopes

Diagnostic equipment

EMC/EMI awareness

Education

Electronics / Embedded Systems / Computer Science degree

Tools

KiCAD

Pulsonix

PCB layout tools

Job description

Embedded Systems Engineer - Waterlooville, Hampshire | Competitive Salary + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Build Your Career in Embedded Technology

Are you an early-career Firmware Engineer, recent graduate, or junior embedded systems engineer looking to develop your skills in a practical engineering environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join an established engineering business in Waterlooville, Hampshire, where you'll receive support and mentoring while gaining hands‑on experience across firmware, electronics and product development.

You'll support the development of advanced load monitoring and measurement solutions used across demanding industries worldwide. From wireless sensor boards and load cells to monitoring systems, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on varied projects and gradually build your confidence across the full product development lifecycle.

Why apply for this Embedded Systems Engineer role?

• Earn a competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Enjoy 25 days' annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Work on innovative products combining firmware, electronics and wireless technology and camera systems.
• Support projects from concept through to testing and production, while learning from experienced engineers
• Develop your knowledge of embedded systems, PCB design and communication technologies through practical, hands‑on work
• Work alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams
• Contribute to new product development as well as improving established products
• Build products used across industries including marine, construction, energy and infrastructure

Key Responsibilities:

• As an Embedded Systems Engineer, you'll support the design, development, testing and maintenance of embedded hardware and firmware solutions, including:
• Supporting the development of clean, reliable and maintainable embedded firmware using C and C++
• Learning to work with PIC and other microcontrollers, including bare-metal and real-time operating system environments
• Assisting with algorithms, low-level drivers, peripheral interfaces and communication systems
• Supporting schematic capture, PCB design, prototyping and validation activities under guidance
• Working with interfaces and protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/485 and OneWire
• Developing products such as load cells, wireless sensor boards and monitoring systems
• Working with engineers from firmware, hardware, mechanical, software and production teams to understand complete product solutions
• Testing prototypes and investigating hardware and software faults using laboratory and diagnostic equipment
• Supporting new product introductions, production testing and documentation activities
• Maintaining and improving existing hardware and firmware platforms
• Helping to produce and maintain technical documentation including test procedures, production notes, BOMs and design records
• Collaborating with internal teams and learning how engineering projects move from design into production

What we're looking for:

• We're looking for a motivated early-career engineer with an interest in embedded systems, firmware and electronics. You may be a recent graduate, have completed an internship or placement, or have gained practical experience through personal, academic or professional projects.
• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline
• Minimum 1 to 3 Years of experience in the embedded systems development environment.
• Basic knowledge of C and/or C++ programming
• Some exposure to microcontrollers, embedded systems or electronics through work, study or personal projects
• Interest in bare-metal firmware, real-time operating systems and low-level embedded development
• Willingness to learn about low-level drivers, microcontroller peripherals and embedded communication interfaces
• Awareness of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/485 or similar would be useful
• Interest in analogue, digital or RF circuit design
• Some familiarity with schematic capture or PCB layout tools would be advantageous
• Exposure to EDA tools such as Pulsonix, KiCAD or similar would be helpful, but training can be provided
• Ability or willingness to learn how to use oscilloscopes, signal generators and other diagnostic equipment
• Interest in EMC/EMI requirements and electronic product compliance
• Familiarity with Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, Zigbee or cellular technologies would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required

If you're ready to start or develop your career as an Embedded Systems Engineer in Waterlooville, Hampshire, working on innovative embedded products with real-world applications, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Number │ 49023 / INDINDUSTRIALWC

Location │ Waterlooville, Hampshire

Role │ Embedded Systems Engineer