Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Zenovo; Droitwich Spa; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Zenovo seeks a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer for an on-site role in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire. You will own embedded software development across the product lifecycle, bridging firmware and electronics hardware to deliver reliable, high-quality products from development through testing and manufacture.

The role focuses on designing and maintaining firmware in C, debugging on PIC/ESP32 platforms, and collaborating with electronics engineers to ensure robust, low-power systems and

Qualifications

• Experience in embedded software development using C.
• Proven experience with microcontrollers and embedded systems.
• Experience with PIC, ESP32 or comparable MCUs.
• Solid understanding of electronics hardware and firmware interaction.
• Experience debugging, testing and integrating embedded firmware.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ownership of technical challenges.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware using C.
• Take technical ownership of firmware development across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and debug firmware for microcontroller-based systems (PIC/ESP32).
• Collaborate with electronics engineers on hardware integration and testing.
• Support design, testing and validation of electronic products.
• Work with telemetry, low-power embedded applications and RF testing when required.
• Identify and resolve firmware-hardware issues across interfaces.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering improvements.
• Share knowledge within a hands-on, collaborative team.

Connaissances

Embedded firmware in C

Microcontrollers

PIC ESP32 platforms

Electronics hardware interaction

Debugging

Problem solving

Description du poste

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Location: Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire (Fully On-site)

Salary: £60,000 £70,000, depending on experience

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join an established engineering and manufacturing business developing, building and maintaining electronic products.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of firmware and electronics hardware. You'll take ownership of embedded software development, contribute to new product development and help deliver reliable, high-quality electronic systems from development through to testing and manufacture.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware using C.
• Take technical ownership of firmware development across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and debug firmware for microcontroller-based systems, ideally using PIC, ESP32 or similar platforms.
• Work closely with electronics engineers on hardware integration, troubleshooting and product development.
• Support the design, testing and validation of electronic products.
• Work with communications technologies, telemetry and low-power embedded applications.
• Contribute to RF testing, radio frequency performance and product compliance activities where required.
• Identify and resolve technical issues across firmware and hardware interfaces.
• Contribute to design reviews, development improvements and engineering best practices.
• Support and share knowledge with other engineers within a collaborative, hands-on team.

Experience Required

• Strong experience in embedded software development using C.
• Proven experience working with microcontrollers and embedded systems.
• Experience with PIC, ESP32 or comparable microcontroller platforms.
• A good understanding of electronics hardware and the interaction between firmware and physical systems.
• Experience debugging, testing and integrating embedded firmware.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of technical challenges.
• A practical, hands-on approach to product development.

Experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

• PCB design and electronic hardware development.
• Automotive electronics, telemetry or low-power applications.
• RF, wireless communications or radio frequency testing.
• EMC, compliance testing or product certification.
• Supporting electronic products through development, manufacture and ongoing maintenance.

Please note: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

If you're an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer looking for a role where you can combine strong C programming skills with practical electronics development and take ownership of real-world products, we'd be keen to hear from you.