Firmware Engineer

Network IT; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Sur place; ZAR 360 000 - 540 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Network IT supports a leading semiconductor company in the Cape Winelands, Western Cape, seeking a Firmware Engineer to design and implement embedded software for BLE and IoT platforms.

The role emphasizes low-power hardware solutions, embedded C programming, and PCB design, with a 3–5 year firmware background and a B.Eng Electronics. Join a collaborative engineering team focused on high-quality, integrated systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering (B.Eng Electronics) required.
• 3–5 years of firmware engineering experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python scripting; embedded C background.

Responsabilités

• Develop embedded software applications using C for various platforms.
• Define software architecture and interfaces for embedded systems.
• Prototype components, program firmware, and design PCBs.
• Design low-power hardware solutions and BLE firmware.
• Debug firmware and embedded hardware; test and integrate systems.
• Develop embedded GUI/UI and ensure system-wide integration.
• Maintain QMS for own products and projects.

Connaissances

C/C++ proficiency

Python scripting

Embedded C programming

BLE/IoT knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering (B.Eng Electronics)

Outils

PCB design tools

Description du poste

Reference: ITE005770-MSc-1

Our client, a leading semiconductor company based in the Cape Winelands: Boland, Western Cape, is on the lookout for a skilled Firmware Engineer to join their innovative team.

As a Firmware Engineer for our client, you'll be tasked with developing and implementing embedded software applications across various platforms. You'll collaborate closely with the engineering team to design low-power hardware solutions, develop firmware for BLE applications, and ensure the seamless integration and testing of overall systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering (B.Eng Electronics)
2. 3 – 5 years of experience in firmware engineering
3. Proficiency in C/C++ and Python script
4. Strong background in embedded C programming
5. Experience with low-power, low-voltage design
6. Familiarity with PCB design, including schematic capture and PCB layout
7. Knowledge of BLE, mobile applications, bootloaders, IoT, and embedded GUI/UI design is an advantage

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement embedded software applications using C programming
2. Define software architecture and application interface
3. Prototype components, perform embedded programming, and design PCBs
4. Design low-power hardware solutions
5. Develop firmware for BLE applications
6. Debug and design embedded electronic hardware and firmware
7. Design embedded GUI and UI/UX applications
8. Integrate and test overall systems
9. Maintain QMS system for own products/projects

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and academic transcripts to [e-mail] or apply online.

Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Package & Remuneration

Monthly