Senior Firmware Engineer

Morson Talent; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer for a 6-month contract based in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will develop and support real-time embedded systems, collaborating closely with hardware teams. Essential skills include strong embedded C programming and a relevant degree. This role offers competitive pay rates and is suited for professionals with a background in aerospace or defence systems.

Qualifications

• Strong embedded C programming experience.
• Background with microcontrollers and/or FPGA-based systems.
• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware.
• Support system validation, debugging, and compliance testing.
• Produce technical documentation and reports.

Skills

Embedded C programming experience

Debugging skills

Validation skills

Testing skills

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in related discipline

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Firmware Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Contract: 6 months

Rate: £55.01/hour PAYE (£63.01/hour incl. holiday) or £75/hour Umbrella

The Role

Hands-on embedded firmware role developing and supporting real-time systems. Involves programming, debugging, integration with hardware, and ensuring compliance with regulated standards. Mix of new products and legacy support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware.
• Work closely with hardware/electronics teams on integration.
• Support system validation, debugging, and compliance testing.
• Produce technical documentation and reports.

Essential Skills

• Strong embedded C programming experience.
• Background with microcontrollers and/or FPGA-based systems.
• Debugging, validation, and testing skills.
• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Desirable

• Experience in aerospace/defence/safety-critical systems.
• Exposure to VHDL/Verilog or low-level hardware integration.