Junior Embedded Firmware Engineer – Hands-On Hardware

Zenovo; Worcester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenovo in Worcester is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to design and maintain embedded firmware using C for microcontroller-based products. The role offers a hands-on opportunity to work closely with hardware, PCB design and product development in a practical engineering environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to firmware for connected devices, telemetry and low-power applications, while gaining exposure to electronics design, testing and compliance in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded firmware in C for MCU platforms.
• Knowledge of PIC or ESP32 is preferred.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on engineering mindset with hardware interaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware using C.
• Work with microcontrollers (PIC/ESP32) and related peripherals.
• Support firmware development for connected devices and low-power apps.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on PCB and electronics development.
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot firmware and electronics systems.
• Assist with RF testing, regulatory compliance and product verification where needed.

Skills

Embedded C development

MCU experience

Embedded systems

Debugging

Job description

Zenovo in Worcester is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to design and maintain embedded firmware using C for microcontroller-based products. The role offers a hands-on opportunity to work closely with hardware, PCB design and product development in a practical engineering environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to firmware for connected devices, telemetry and low-power applications, while gaining exposure to electronics design, testing and compliance in a collaborative team.