Robotics Embedded Firmware Engineer — 6 Month (London)

HFBAC (Hiring For and Building Awesome Companies); City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company based in London is seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer for a 6-month project. The role involves designing and developing firmware for robotic platforms, collaborating with electronics and mechanical engineers, and debugging code. Candidates should have strong skills in C and C++, hardware-software integration, and several years of experience in embedded systems. This position offers a competitive day rate and requires daily presence in the London office.

Benefits

Work on innovative robotics technology

Collaborate with a talented international team

Hands-on access to cutting-edge hardware

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Strong C and C++ programming skills in embedded environments.
• Experience with microcontroller architectures and hardware-software integration.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
• Python scripting ability for testing and automation.
• Several years of commercial embedded/firmware experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop firmware for embedded systems within robotic platforms.
• Work closely with electronics and mechanical engineers to integrate firmware with hardware.
• Debug and optimize code for motor control, sensors, and communication interfaces.
• Contribute to a high-profile project with an important international partner.
• Document work clearly for handover and future development.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Microcontroller architectures

Hardware-software integration

Communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)

Python scripting

Embedded firmware experience

Job description

A leading robotics company based in London is seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer for a 6-month project. The role involves designing and developing firmware for robotic platforms, collaborating with electronics and mechanical engineers, and debugging code. Candidates should have strong skills in C and C++, hardware-software integration, and several years of experience in embedded systems. This position offers a competitive day rate and requires daily presence in the London office.