Senior Electronics and Firmware Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Electronics/Firmware Engineer in Warwick. The role involves designing robust products, contributing to firmware development, and overseeing PCB design. Candidates should have experience in digital electronics design and a Bachelor's degree in Electric Engineering. This position offers hybrid working conditions and various benefits including healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

Pension

25 days annual holiday

A share scheme

Free car parking on-site

Qualifications

• Experience delivering digital electronics designs from concept to production.
• Fluent in hardware with experience in embedded software.
• Knowledge of standard interface buses such as SPI, I2C, UART & USB.

Responsibilities

• Design robust products from concepts and specifications.
• Hands-on development and contribution to hardware and firmware.
• Oversee PCB design and layout.

Skills

Digital electronics design

Microprocessor-based applications

PCB design & layout

Embedded C on microcontrollers

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Design of robust products from concepts and specifications, bringing innovative solutions to complex problems
• Hands-on development and contribution to hardware and firmware
• 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

• 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
• Technical fluency in mechanical or industrial design; manufacturing engineering or factory test setups
• Experience of certification processes such as CE, ISED and FCC

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Pension; Comprehensive healthcare through AXA; 24/7 online 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 policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

As a 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. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies.