Firmware Engineer Cape Winelands: Boland

Network IT; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 469,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Network IT is seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer for a leading semiconductor company in the Cape Winelands, Western Cape. You will develop embedded software across platforms, focusing on low-power designs and BLE firmware.

Requirements include a B.Eng in Electronics, 3–5 years firmware experience, C/C++ and Python, and embedded C. You will contribute to hardware-software integration and QMS compliance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++

Embedded C

Python

Education

B.Eng Electronics

Tools

PCB design

Job description

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:

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

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement embedded software applications using C programming
• Define software architecture and application interface
• Prototype components, perform embedded programming, and design PCBs
• Design low-power hardware solutions
• Develop firmware for BLE applications
• Debug and design embedded electronic hardware and firmware
• Design embedded GUI and UI/UX applications
• Integrate and test overall systems
• 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