Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Traffic Group; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Traffic Group, a UK-based ITS manufacturer, seeks a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop firmware for devices deployed worldwide. You will work with electronic engineers, software developers and product managers to translate requirements into reliable solutions ensuring safe, efficient movement of pedestrians and vehicles.

You will lead across the lifecycle, write robust embedded C firmware, document architecture and interfaces, and investigate new technologies with demonstrators for

Qualifications

• A relevant degree and at least ten years’ experience in firmware or embedded C development.
• Strong experience with embedded C and real-world device firmware.
• Experience with test scripting and demonstrator applications is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute across the development lifecycle from requirements to release.
• Develop robust embedded C firmware for real-world devices and applications.
• Produce clear documentation covering firmware architecture, interfaces and tests.
• Research new technologies and develop demonstrators for future products.

Skills

Embedded debugging

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

RTOS experience

Bare-metal programming

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Python

Git

Embedded Linux

Static analysis tools

CI tools

Job description

Join one of the UK's most successful manufacturers of ITS products, and help deliver innovative solutions for Smart Cities, Smart Highways and strategic transport initiatives around the world.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop firmware for products deployed around the world. Working alongside electronic engineers, software developers and product managers, you'll turn requirements into reliable solutions that support the safe and efficient movement of vehicles and pedestrians.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute across the development lifecycle, from requirements and firmware design through to integration, debugging, testing and release.
• Develop robust embedded C firmware for real-world devices and applications.
• Produce clear documentation covering firmware architecture, interfaces, software design and test evidence.
• Research new technologies and develop technical demonstrators to assess the feasibility of future products.

Skills & Experience

• A relevant degree and at least ten years’ experience in firmware or embedded C development.
• Practical experience with Python for test scripts and demonstrator applications.
• Experience with microcontrollers such as STM32 or PIC32, and protocols including I2C, SPI and serial.
• Familiarity with RTOS, bare-metal programming and version control systems such as Git.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving and communication skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Experience with embedded Linux, static analysis, continuous integration tools or electronics hardware would be advantageous.