Senior Firmware Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in advanced capacitive touch technology is seeking an Embedded Hardware/Firmware Engineer. This role involves designing and testing algorithms for innovative touch devices, requiring a strong background in embedded C coding and the ability to manage multiple projects within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in embedded C coding.
• Experience with ISO9000 frameworks and version control.
• Demonstrated record of successful project completions.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features tailored to market requirements on RISC-V-based platforms.
• Work closely with clients during integration and pre-sales phases.
• Split time between coding in C and developing test environments.

Skills

Embedded C coding

Software unit testing

Strong numeracy skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Electronics or Physics

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Job Description

About the Role:

Insignis Talent are currently working with an innovative company who specialise in advanced capacitive touch technology, who are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Hardware/Firmware Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and testing algorithms for cutting-edge touch, hover, force, and haptic silicon devices. If you thrive in a creative, resource-limited environment and are committed to high-quality solutions across multiple builds, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new features tailored to market requirements on RISC-V-based platforms.
• Work closely with clients during integration and pre-sales phases to ensure top-quality outcomes for automotive and industrial applications.
• Split time between coding in C to build algorithms and developing test environments for efficient algorithm evaluation.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Degree in Electronics or Physics. Other technical fields may be considered with relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in embedded C coding.
• Proficient in software unit testing.
• Strong numeracy skills and experience with ISO9000 frameworks and version control.
• Demonstrated record of successful project completions.

Desirable:

• Low-level USB firmware experience.
• Knowledge of image processing and signal encoding/decoding.
• Familiarity with small signal analog electronics and capacitive sensing methods.
• Experience with JIRA.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Ability to produce concise reports and presentations.
• Strong organizational skills, with a knack for prioritizing and managing multiple projects.
• Practical mindset with a “right-first-time” approach.
• High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative and comfortable working within a small, dynamic team.
• Customer-oriented with an expert-level professional demeanor.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay at the forefront of technical advancements.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Technical hobbies (e.g., electronics, web design, automotive repair).
• Strong interest in electronic gadgets.
• Experience in Haptics
• Resourcefulness in building tools and equipment as needed.

If you are passionate about embedded technology, customer-focused solutions, and advancing your technical knowledge, we invite you to apply for this exciting role!