Lead Hardware Firmware engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Lead Hardware & Firmware Engineer to spearhead the development of embedded systems in a hybrid role based in Birmingham. This position involves leading a team, optimizing designs, and driving technical innovation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electronic Engineering and strong skills in embedded C and PCB design.

Qualifications

• Experience with MCU-based digital electronics and PCB design.
• Strong embedded C skills and familiarity with SPI, I2C, UART, USB.
• Leadership experience in managing projects or teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize embedded systems from concept to production.
• Lead a small team and oversee PCB design, testing, and compliance.
• Implement hardware verification and product lifecycle improvements.

Skills

Embedded C

MCU-based digital electronics

PCB design

Leadership

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Lead Hardware & Firmware Engineer

Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days/week in Birmingham

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000

We're seeking an experienced Hardware & Firmware Engineer to lead development, design embedded systems, and foster technical innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and optimize embedded systems from concept to production.
2. Lead a small team and oversee PCB design, testing, and compliance.
3. Implement hardware verification and product lifecycle improvements.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with MCU-based digital electronics and PCB design.
• Strong embedded C skills and familiarity with SPI, I2C, UART, USB.
• Leadership experience in managing projects or teams.
• Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

Desirable Skills:

• Bluetooth/Wi-Fi device experience.
• Knowledge of EMC testing & certification (CE, FCC).
• Background in start-ups or fast-paced environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead innovation within a dynamic team. Apply now!