Lead/Principle Hardware & Fimware Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech company is seeking a Lead/Principal Hardware & Firmware Engineer to join their dynamic R&D team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge measurement products, leading a talented team while overseeing the design and development of hardware and firmware solutions. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring product success through your expertise in digital electronics and PCB design. If you're passionate about technology and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will shape the future of their product offerings.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering digital electronics designs.
• Strong understanding of hardware and firmware engineering.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design robust products from concepts and specifications.
• Lead and mentor a small team in hardware and firmware development.

Skills

Digital Electronics Design

Hardware Engineering

Firmware Development

PCB Design

Embedded C

Communication Skills

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Role: Lead/Principal Hardware & Firmware Engineer

Work pattern: Hybrid, 2-3 days working in our Warwick office

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Nicholas Associates has an exciting opportunity to work for an innovative & award-winning client within the tech industry.

Overview:

We are looking for a talented and experienced Lead/Principal Hardware & Firmware Engineer to work on the hardware and embedded software for their exciting range of measurement products. You will be part of our strong research and development team, which includes electronics hardware, embedded software, cloud & backend software, and mobile app development. The work you do will be crucial to the success of our current and future products in the marketplace.

You will have the opportunity to lead the hardware/firmware team and manage their work packages. Although this is a technical role at the outset, it could develop into a line management role for the right applicant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design robust products from concepts and specifications in alignment with the requirements, bringing innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Technically lead and mentor a small team, bringing your extensive experience to bear with hands-on development and support for your team.
• Oversee PCB design and layout, ensuring best practices and high-quality results.
• Define and specify test plans for hardware verification and production testing.
• Identify and implement improvements to test and diagnostic processes.
• Support environmental and EMC testing during qualification.
• Perform and oversee circuit analysis including power, tolerance, and reliability.
• Capture design requirements in collaboration with other teams.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• A proven record of delivering digital electronics designs from architecture to production, preferably with a focus on battery-powered, MCU-based applications.
• Be technically fluent in hardware, firmware, and manufacturing engineering.
• Oversight of PCB Design & layout.
• A good understanding of embedded C for microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with standard interface buses such as SPI, I2C, UART & USB.
• Product development with regards to DFx (design for safety, testability, and manufacturability).
• Knowledge of test & verification techniques in support of product lifecycle development.
• Experience managing a small team and/or packages of work is highly desirable.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent knowledge or experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written & verbal.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Full product life cycle development & management.
• Experience with environmental and EMC testing during qualification.
• Production test development & operation.
• Experience with battery-powered Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices.
• Some experience of analogue electronics design would be advantageous.
• Experience in a smaller company or start-up environment where the portfolio of responsibilities tends to be broader.
• Technically fluent in firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering.
• Experience of the certification process (CE and FCC).

Please note: our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship. You must have indefinite leave to remain in the UK.