Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Camlin Group; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to design and optimize real-time systems using DSP and Microcontroller technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in C++ programming, RTOS, and mentoring junior engineers. This role offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and subsidized gym membership.

Benefits

Company Pension & Life Assurance Schemes

On-site parking

Hybrid Working

Subsidised Gym Membership

Wellness programmes

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in DSP and Microcontroller design.
• Experience with peripheral standards and communication protocols.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time systems for project requirements.
• Optimize performance of signal processing algorithms.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

Real-Time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr)

C++ programming

Analytical problem-solving

DSP technologies

Python scripting

Git

Agile methodologies

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Signal generators

CMake

Docker

GitLab

Job description

Camlin is a global technology leader that operates with the vision of bringing revolutionary products to life for a wide range of industries, including power and rail, and also has interests in a number of R&D projects in a variety of scientific sectors.

At Camlin we believe in high quality engineering and design, allowing us to develop market leading products and services. In short, we love creating value for our customers by solving difficult problems. As of today, the Camlin operation spans over 20 countries across the globe.

Role Description:

The Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer in the Real-Time Applications unit is a key contributor responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge solutions using DSP and Microcontroller technologies. This role also provides technical guidance, supporting junior and mid-level engineers, and ensures the system meets performance.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design and implement real-time systems, including DSP algorithms and microcontroller firmware, tailored to project requirements.
• Ensure software meets strict real-time performance constraints, focusing on latency, throughput, and efficient use of system resources (e.g., memory, processing power).
• Optimize performance and efficiency of signal processing algorithms and embedded systems.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance, best practices, and support for skill development.
• Conduct code reviews, design evaluations, and testing to uphold high-quality standards.
• Investigate, debug and resolve complex technical issues in real-time systems, ensuring reliability and robustness.
• Propose innovative solutions to technical challenges.
• Design high quality systems which comply with regulatory standards.
• Stay updated on advancements in DSP and Microcontroller technologies to introduce innovative approaches to system design.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the optimization of workflows, tools, and methodologies. Contribute to the creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation.
• Proven professional experience in the design, simulation, implementation, verification and validation of digital circuits on DSP and Microcontroller.
• Proven experience in programming in C++ and C languages.
• Good knowledge of theory and usage of Real Time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving attitude.
• Experience in the use of laboratory equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, signal generators).
• Experience with peripheral standards and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, RS485, RS232, RGMII, ecc.).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Proficiency in source code revision control, especially GIT.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good knowledge of SHARC or equivalent DSP architecture.
• Good Knowledge of build systems (CMake).
• Good knowledge of theory and design of complex digital electronic circuits and digital signal processing algorithms (FFT, digital filters, re‑sampling, ecc.).
• Good knowledge of agile methodologies.
• Proficiency with gitlab, docker, CI/CD, artifactory.
• Experience with application layer protocols, such as DNP, 1588, MQTT, and more.
• Knowledge of electronic components and PCB reworking.
• Familiarity with FPGA technologies, in particular AMD Xilinx.
• Company Pension & Life Assurance Schemes
• On‑site parking
• Hybrid Working
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Wellness programmes

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Individuals seeking employment at Camlin are considered without regards to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.