Senior Electronics / Firmware Engineer

Warwick Recruit Ltd
Radford Semele, United Kingdom
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 60K

Job location

Radford Semele, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Analogue Electronics
Bluetooth
Network Analysis
Communications Protocols
Computer Engineering
Digital Electronics
Embedded C
Embedded Software
Firmware
Mobile Application Software
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
USB
Wi-Fi Technology
Serial Peripheral Interface
PIC Microcontroller
Reliability of Systems
Backend

Job description

You will work within a multidisciplinary engineering environment spanning electronics hardware, embedded software, cloud/backend systems, and mobile applications-playing a key role in shaping both current and next-generation products., * Design robust electronic products from concept through to production, developing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges

  • Take a hands-on role in hardware and firmware development activities
  • Oversee PCB design and layout, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and manufacturable solutions
  • Develop and define test plans for hardware verification and production testing
  • Support environmental, reliability, and EMC testing during product qualification
  • Perform circuit analysis including power consumption, component tolerance, and system reliability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to capture, refine, and implement design requirements
  • Contribute to design-for-manufacture, design-for-test, and product reliability strategies (DFx)

Requirements

  • Proven experience delivering digital electronics designs from concept to production
  • Strong understanding of microprocessor-based, battery-powered embedded systems
  • Hands-on experience with embedded C on microcontrollers
  • Familiarity with PCB design and layout processes
  • Knowledge of standard communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, USB)
  • Experience with test, verification, and validation techniques across the product lifecycle
  • Strong understanding of hardware engineering principles with exposure to embedded software development
  • Degree in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent industry experience)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across engineering disciplines

Desirable Experience

  • Full product lifecycle development and ownership
  • Experience with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi enabled battery-powered devices
  • Exposure to environmental and EMC testing during certification
  • Experience with production test development and manufacturing environments
  • Knowledge of analogue electronics design
  • Familiarity with mechanical/industrial design or manufacturing engineering
  • Experience supporting certification processes (CE, FCC, ISED)

Benefits & conditions

  • Hybrid working model (Warwick office-based collaboration 2-3 days per week)
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access
  • Company share scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Supportive, collaborative engineering culture
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Regular team events and company-wide initiatives
  • Free on-site parking
  • Monthly team lunch events

About the company

A leading UK technology innovator is seeking a Senior Electronics / Firmware Engineer to join their growing R&D team in Warwick. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will contribute directly to the design and development of cutting-edge electronic and embedded systems powering an innovative range of measurement products.

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