Principal Firmware Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and manufacturing business is seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer to lead automotive software development and validation. You will specialize in embedded software development within AUTOSAR and MISRA-C requirements, while managing technical projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in relevant fields.
• Subject matter expert in embedded/firmware software.
• Experience in automotive/aerospace software development.

Responsibilities

• Developing embedded software for automotive and aerospace products.
• Mentoring and leading technical project teams.
• Working with Software Test Engineers for testing.

Skills

Embedded software development

Project leadership

Understanding of AUTOSAR

Understanding of MISRA-C

Software testing

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or similar

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded Coders

ETAS ISOLAR

CAN

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Client:

T2M Resourcing

Location:

northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Firmware Engineer

T2M Resourcing are working with a growing technology and manufacturing business to recruit a Principal Firmware Engineer to lead automotive software development and validation activities.

As a Principal Firmware Engineer you will specialise in developing embedded software within AUTOSAR and MISRA-C requirements.

Duties of the Principal Firmware Engineer;

• Developing embedded software for multiple automotive and aerospace products.
• Mentoring and leading teams on technical projects.
• Utilising tools such as CANope and CANlyser.
• Configuration of software using ETAS ISOLAR.
• Partner with Systems and Electronics Teams to ensure software is developed as part of the wider product requirements.
• Code reviews alongside software and test teams.
• Working with Software Test Engineers to plan and execute testing.

Requirements to be successful as a Principal Firmware Engineer:

• Degree level qualification in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or similar field.
• Subject matter expert in embedded/firmware software development.
• Able to lead by example.
• Understanding of AUTOSAR and Misra-C
• Experience of automotive/aerospace software development process.
• Working knowledge of software development tools, such as:

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded Coders

ETAS ISOLAR

CAN

This role is based in Milton Keynes and can be completed as a hybrid role with up to 2 days a week from home.

Due to high to the high volume of applications we are receiving we are unable to respond to each candidate personally. If you have not heard from us within 14 days, unfortunately your application will not have been successful.