Software Firmware Engineer

Six Ventures Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace engineering company in the UK is seeking a talented Embedded Software & Firmware Engineer. This exciting role involves designing, developing, and supporting embedded systems for advanced lighting in aircraft cabin systems. Candidates should have expertise in C/C++, embedded software development, and a degree in a related field. This position offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative engineering culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in embedded software and firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience working with digital interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software and firmware for microcontrollers.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code in C and C++.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, including Hardware and QA.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software development

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Debugging skills

Education

Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analysers

Git

Job description

Embedded Software & Firmware Engineer

Are you passionate about embedded systems and excited by the idea of working on high-performance, real-time technology for next-generation aircraft cabin systems? We are currently recruiting on behalf of an innovative and industry-leading engineering company that designs and manufactures advanced lighting systems for aerospace applications. As their trusted recruitment partner, we’re seeking a talented Software & Firmware Engineer to join their growing team and contribute to the full development lifecycle of cutting-edge products.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of embedded software development in a technically stimulating environment. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and supporting embedded software and firmware solutions, working across a diverse product portfolio with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and real-time operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software and firmware for microcontrollers, processors, and programmable logic devices.
• Implement low-level drivers, real-time control logic, and communication protocols.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code in C and C++.
• Engage in system architecture design and requirements analysis.
• Perform debugging and resolve hardware/software integration challenges.
• Support secure firmware update mechanisms and bootloader development.
• Participate in unit, integration, and system-level testing.
• Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, including Hardware, Systems, QA, and Product Engineering.

About You

Essential

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in embedded software and firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare-metal development.
• Experience working with digital interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
• Confident using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
• Familiar with Git or other version control systems.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration abilities.

Desirable

• Exposure to safety-critical software standards (e.g. DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
• Experience with FPGA or low-level hardware programming.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

What's on Offer

• The chance to contribute to technically challenging and impactful projects.
• A dynamic and collaborative engineering culture that values innovation.
• Opportunities for technical leadership and professional development.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.