Senior Electronics Firmware Engineer

Diamond Search Recruitment; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Electronics Firmware Engineer in Ashford, UK. This key role involves designing firmware from concept to production, supporting R&D projects, and collaborating with senior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree and experience in C and VHDL programming. The position offers a competitive salary of £50-55K, benefits, and the chance to work 2 days from home. Don't miss this opportunity to progress in an innovative organization.

Benefits

8% pension

Life insurance

Health medical plan

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field with a minimum of 2:1 classification.
• Experience in embedded programming, ideally in 'C' and VHDL.
• A solid understanding of CAD tools for schematic capture.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D projects, reporting to senior engineers.
• Take responsibility for design of electronics and firmware.
• Prepare products for production while considering constraints.

Skills

Embedded Programming Experience in 'C'

VHDL

C++

.NET

C#

Java

Python

Algorithm Development

CAD for Schematic Capture and PCB Layout

Presentation and Communication Skills

Education

Degree (2:1) or higher (or equivalent)

Job description

About the job Senior Electronics Firmware Engineer

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be supporting our client in recruiting for an experienced Senior Electronics/Firmware Engineer. Working within the Research & Development division, this is a key role within the business and represents a great opportunity to join an exciting, innovative and growing organisation!

Our client offer attractive remuneration of £50-55K plus benefits, including 8% pension, life insurance and simply health medical plan. Working hours are 35 hours a week 8.30 – 5 and 8.30 – 1.30 on a Friday. Work from home opportunity 2 days per week once established!Opportunities for exceptional candidates to progress further! Fantastic!!

The Role:

Supporting R&D project work. This role reports into more senior engineers, project managers and the R&D Manager.

To take responsibility for the electronics and firmware design of products from concept through to production taking account of requirements, timescales, cost and regulatory constraints.

The ideal candidate:

Necessary qualifications and training

• Degree (2:1) or higher (or equivalent)
• Embedded Programming Experience in ‘C’, VHDL
• C++, .net, C#, java, Python, or algorithm development an advantage
• Ideally existing work placement experience within a Design House or R&D department.
• Familiarity with CAD for schematic capture and PCB layout
• Can do attitude, inquisitive, willing to take on tasks as deemed necessary for the project.
• Ability to client face, good presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to take on other systems elements within a project such as thermals, optics etc an advantage.
• Strong, proven track record of design experience ideally 5 years / candidates with less experience will be considered if evidence of outstanding ability can be demonstrated.
• Hands on, Self motivated, willing to learn and help evolve the R&D department.

Do not miss out on this superb opportunity. If you have the skills, experience and attributes required we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this vacancy.