Lead Firmware Engineer

First 2 Recruit Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Professional development and training

Job summary

First 2 Recruit Ltd is seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer to take technical ownership of embedded software across a range of electronic products. This site-based Wiltshire role is hands-on and leadership-focused, with responsibilities spanning architecture, development, integration and testing.

You will lead firmware development for ARM STM32 devices, drive software architecture decisions and mentor teammates within a multidisciplinary product development team.

Qualifications

• Substantial commercial experience developing embedded firmware in C and C++.
• Experience with ARM-based microcontrollers, ideally STM32.
• Familiarity with STM32Cube or comparable environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and integration of embedded firmware and GUIs.
• Develop and maintain firmware for ARM-based MCUs (STM32).
• Define software architecture and integrate firmware with hardware and UI.
• Develop software for device control, data processing, communications and system functionality.
• Design and integrate GUIs including display and touchscreen functionality.
• Manage software requirements, documentation, verification and releases.
• Develop, test and debug embedded software using appropriate techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during product development and testing.
• Support prototype development, production introduction and product improvements.
• Promote best practices and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to colleagues.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

ARM microcontrollers

STM32

Real-time systems

Debugging

Independent work

Tools

STM32Cube

Job description

Lead Firmware Engineer

Location: Wiltshire - Site-based

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (DOE, negotiable)

Hours: 36 hours per week

About the Role

An established engineering and technology business is seeking an experienced Lead Firmware Engineer to take technical ownership of embedded software development for a range of electronic products.

This is a hands-on engineering position offering the opportunity to lead firmware architecture, development, integration and testing, while working alongside a multidisciplinary product development team.

You will play a key role in delivering reliable, secure and maintainable embedded software, from initial design and development through to product launch and ongoing improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and integration of embedded firmware and graphical user interfaces.
• Develop and maintain embedded software for ARM-based microcontrollers, particularly STM32 devices.
• Define software architecture and ensure effective integration between firmware, hardware and user interfaces.
• Develop software for device control, data processing, communications and system functionality.
• Design and integrate embedded graphical user interfaces, including display and touchscreen functionality.
• Manage software requirements, technical documentation, verification and controlled releases.
• Develop, test and debug embedded software, applying appropriate testing and validation techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams during product development, integration and testing.
• Support prototype development, production introduction and ongoing product improvements.
• Promote software development best practices, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to colleagues.

About You

You will be an experienced Embedded Software or Firmware Engineer with strong technical expertise and the confidence to take ownership of software development activities.

You will enjoy remaining hands-on technically while contributing to design decisions, development standards and the wider engineering team.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Substantial commercial experience developing embedded firmware using C and C++.
• Experience developing firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers, ideally STM32.
• Familiarity with STM32Cube or comparable embedded development environments.
• Strong understanding of embedded software architecture and real-time systems.
• Experience integrating firmware with electronic hardware, sensors, displays and communication interfaces.
• Experience developing embedded graphical user interfaces.
• Strong debugging, testing and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of software version control, documentation and release management.
• Ability to work independently, make technical decisions and support less experienced engineers.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience developing firmware for commercially manufactured electronic products.
• Knowledge of embedded display controllers and graphical development tools.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I C, UART or USB.
• Experience working within regulated or quality-controlled engineering environments.
• Knowledge of embedded software security and secure firmware updates.
• Experience taking products from development through to manufacture.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 36-hour working week.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, including Bank Holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative engineering environment.
• Free on-site parking.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Firmware Engineer looking to combine hands-on technical development with greater responsibility for software architecture, product development and technical leadership.