Senior Firmware Engineer

Amododesign; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Sheffield seeks a senior engineer with expertise in embedded software development. The role involves working alongside a multidisciplinary team to design and develop innovative solutions across various industries. Candidates should have a strong track record, preferably 5+ years of experience, and the ability to use new technologies efficiently. Join a company committed to ethical practices and impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience post-qualification in senior engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of electronics design and manufacture.
• Experience with electromechanical systems, control loops, and kinematics.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to design and develop solutions.
• Deliver cutting edge systems and products for various clients.

Skills

Embedded software development

Production firmware for Microprocessors

FPGA experience

Using LLM tools

Job description

We are a Sheffield based start-up providing expert engineering consultancy to a variety of clients and industries. We primarily focus on engineered product design, and work in a range of industries and contexts from biotech and medtech to water and heavy industry. We have a focus on ethical and sustainable delivery, but that means more to us than just bamboo straws and tote bags - we choose to work on projects that matter, work to deliver the best solution for our clients no matter what, and commit to doing so without compromising our values.

Successful candidates will work alongside our multidisciplinary team to design and develop cutting edge solutions, systems, and products.

About you

We value drive, culture fit, and a track-record of engineering excellence and above all else, but the below competencies, interests, and attributes are extremely desirable:

• Extremely strong background in embedded software development
• Strong experience writing and deploying production firmware for Microprocessors
• FPGA experience
• 5+ years experience post-qualification, experience in senior engineering roles

Alongside the above, the below competencies will strengthen an application:

• Experienced and enthusiastic in using LLM tools to speed up workflows (e.g claude code)
• Experience with electromechanical systems, control loops and kinematics
• Strong understanding of electronics design and manufacture

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