Firmware Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the LED lighting manufacturing industry is looking for a Firmware Engineer to join their design team. The ideal candidate will handle product design, firmware development for safety-critical systems, and contribute to quality standards in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Design essential.
• Experience with firmware and safety-critical systems required.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines critical.

Responsibilities

• Designing and customizing products, developing firmware for control systems.
• Creating product documentation and supporting integration of firmware.
• Collaborating with design team and contributing to quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Report writing

Data gathering

Education

Degree in Design/Engineering

Tools

STM32 microcontrollers

Microchip microcontrollers

PIC microcontrollers

Job description

A well-established company in the LED lighting manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join their design team. The company specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing lighting solutions for industries such as Aerospace, Maritime, and commercial markets. The team handles everything from concept to finished product, ensuring high-quality products that enhance both functionality and appearance.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and customizing new and existing products.

• Developing firmware for data logging and measurement control.

• Designing control systems (CANBus/CANFD and PWM) for aerospace lighting.

• Providing electronic design support as needed.

• Ensuring the successful integration of firmware with the product as a whole.

• Creating and reviewing product documentation.

• Contributing to best practice guidelines and quality standards (AS9100).

• Collaborating with the design team, offering guidance and support to colleagues.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Design/Engineering.

• Industry experience in areas like hazardous systems, automotive, aerospace, or medical industries.

• Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Experience with report writing and data gathering.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Required Firmware Design Experience:

• Developing firmware for safety-critical systems (SIL level).

• Experience with STM32 or Microchip microcontrollers.

• Developing embedded GUI applications (e.g., Touch GFX).

• Experience with PIC microcontrollers is a plus.

• Familiarity with CANBus Protocol.

• Experience with communication interfaces and timing.