Software & Firmware Engineer

Computer Futures; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cwmbran is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to develop firmware for high-reliability systems. You'll design embedded software, collaborate with other engineers, and contribute to the safety solutions in commercial aviation. The role offers a hands-on approach with significant project ownership and focuses on performance and sustainability. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave and a 5% pension contribution.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

5% company pension contribution

Annual bonus scheme

Early finish Fridays (1pm)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free annual eye test

Qualifications

• Strong experience in embedded software/firmware development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with real-time or bare-metal systems.
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers and digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software and firmware for microcontrollers and programmable logic devices.
• Develop low-level drivers, communication protocols, and real-time control logic.
• Write efficient, maintainable code in C/C++.

Skills

Embedded software/firmware development

C/C++ proficiency

Microcontroller understanding

Digital communication protocols

Lab tool usage (oscilloscopes, logic analysers)

Version control systems (e.g., Git)

Agile development practices

Job description

Overview

Join an innovative company shaping the future of intelligent LED lighting cabin technologies working with some of the biggest names in commercial aviation. This is a hands-on role offering autonomy, collaboration with hardware and electronics engineers, and the opportunity to lead projects from the ground up. You'll be developing embedded software and firmware for high-reliability systems, contributing to advanced lighting and safety solutions that prioritise performance, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software and firmware for microcontrollers and programmable logic devices
• Develop low-level drivers, communication protocols, and real-time control logic
• Write efficient, maintainable code in C/C++
• Contribute to system architecture, requirements definition, and hardware integration
• Debug and resolve firmware issues across development and production
• Support secure firmware update mechanisms and bootloaders
• Participate in verification and validation activities, including unit and system testing
• Maintain clear technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and QA teams

Tech Stack & Requirements

Essential:

• Strong experience in embedded software/firmware development
• Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with real-time or bare-metal systems
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers and digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN)
• Confidence using lab tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile development practices

Desirable:

• Experience with safety-critical or high-integrity systems (e.g., aerospace, automotive)
• Exposure to FPGA development or low-level hardware programming
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

Benefits & Perks

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• 5% company pension contribution
• Annual bonus scheme
• 37.5-hour work week with early finish Fridays (1pm)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free annual eye test

If you're passionate about embedded systems and want to work on meaningful technology in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now or reach out for more details.