Senior Electronics and Firmware Engineer

Nicholas Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Electronics/Firmware Engineer to join their team. You will design robust products and oversee PCB design while contributing to innovative measurement solutions. This hybrid role requires hands-on presence in the Warwick office 2-3 days a week and offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Comprehensive healthcare

Pension

25 Days Annual Holiday

Team events and professional development

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience delivering digital electronics designs from concept to production.
• Technically fluent in hardware with embedded software experience.
• Oversight of PCB design and layout required.

Responsibilities

• Design robust products from concepts.
• Oversee PCB design, ensuring quality.
• Write test plans for hardware verification.

Skills

Digital electronics design

Embedded software knowledge

PCB design oversight

Familiar with SPI/I2C/UART/USB

Test and verification techniques

Embedded C programming

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Electronics/Firmware Engineer

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum

Contract: Full-Time

Location: Warwick, UK. Hybrid, 2-3 days in our Warwick office

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer with experience of embedded software to work on the electronics and firmware for their innovative range of measurement products.

You will be a part of a 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 client's current and future products in the marketplace.

You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to future products. This is a hands-on role and would need on-site presence around 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of robust products from concepts and specifications, bringing innovative solutions to complex problems
• Bringing your experience to bear with hands on development
• Oversee PCB design and layout, ensuring best practice and high-quality results
• Write and specify test plans for hardware verification and production testing
• Support environmental and EMC testing during qualification
• Perform circuit analysis including power consumption, component tolerance & reliability
• Capture and implement design requirements in collaboration with other teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience of delivering digital electronics designs from concept to production, preferably with a focus on battery powered, microprocessor-based applications
• Be technically fluent in hardware with some experience of embedded software
• Oversight of PCB Design & layout
• Familiarity with standard interface busses 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 of using embedded C on microcontrollers
• A Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong communication skills, both written & verbal.

Desirable Skills/Experience

These skills/experience are not mandatory but would be an advantage to candidates able to demonstrate any of the following:

• Full product life cycle development & management
• Experience with environmental and EMC testing during qualification
• Production test development & operation when working with in-house or contract manufacturers
• Experience with battery powered Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices
• Some experience of analogue electronics design would be advantageous
• Technical fluency in any of the following: Mechanical or industrial design; Manufacturing engineering or factory test setups
• Experience of certification process such as CE, ISED and FCC.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• A benefits package including: Pension; Comprehensive healthcare through AXA; 24/7 On-line GP support
• A share scheme
• 25 Days Annual Holiday, plus 8 Public Bank Holidays
• A supportive team culture with regular team events and professional development opportunities
• Discount schemes including software services discounts
• Free car parking on-site

Please note - our client is unable to provide Visa Sponsorship. You must be eligible to live & work in the UK.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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