Lead/Principal Hardware & Firmware Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Warwickshire is looking for a Lead/Principal Hardware & Firmware Engineer. The role involves leading product design and mentoring a team. Candidates should have extensive experience in electronics design and firmware development in a dynamic, hybrid work setting.

Benefits

Innovative and dynamic working environment

Hybrid working arrangements

Share scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Discount schemes

Free parking

Regular team events and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years industry experience required.
• Experience in embedded systems and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware and firmware design and architecture.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers.
• Oversee full product lifecycle from concept to production.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Electronics circuit design

PCB design

Embedded software development in C

Microcontroller experience

Network interfaces

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Lead/Principal Hardware & Firmware Engineer

Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Working & Benefits: Salary £75,000 - £90,000 per annum, hybrid working (2-3 days in the office), and additional benefits listed below.

Company Overview

Located in Warwick (Warwickshire), our award-winning company specializes in designing and developing high-tech products. Join a dynamic, team-oriented environment with excellent growth opportunities.

Role Summary

Seeking a Lead/Principal Hardware & Firmware Engineer with a strong background in electronics design, firmware development, and leadership. You will oversee the full product design lifecycle, lead architecture decisions, and mentor a small innovative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hardware and firmware design and architecture
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers
• Oversee full product lifecycle from concept to production

Required Skills & Experience

• 7-10+ years industry experience
• Leadership, team management, coaching, and project management skills
• Experience in electronics circuit design (analogue, digital, power, RF)
• PCB design and schematic capture
• Embedded software development in C
• Microcontroller experience: STM32, ARM Cortex, Microchip PIC
• Network interfaces: SPI, I2C, USB, UART, RS232/485, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RF
• Knowledge of DFM, DFC, DFT principles
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable Skills

• Product safety and compliance (EMC/EMI, CE, FCC)
• Experience with battery-powered Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices
• Analog electronics design knowledge
• Experience in startup or small team environments

Benefits

• Innovative and dynamic working environment
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Share scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Discount schemes
• Free parking
• Regular team events and professional development opportunities

If interested, contact Frank at [emailprotected] or call 01212955246 for more information.