Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Technical Lead)

Location:Fareham, HantsSector:EmbeddedJob type:PermanentJob reference:MBB1030Salary:c80,000 + BenefitsWe are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Technical Lead) to join a fast-growing, innovative organisation, who are based in Whiteley, Fareham at the forefront of semiconductor technology, embedded systems, and capacitive touch solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the design and development of firmware and advanced touch algorithms used in next-generation consumer electronics. You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-quality embedded software solutions across the full development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities for this Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Technical Lead) position in Whiteley, Fareham Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

• Lead end-to-end development of embedded software and capacitive sensing algorithms
• Define and drive software architecture and firmware design decisions
• Manage project delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and customer expectations are met
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers
• Facilitate Agile/SCRUM processes including sprint planning and retrospectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IC design, hardware, and applications
• Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and trade-offs

• Act as a technical interface with customers, supporting system integration Technical Development

• Develop firmware using Embedded C and Assembler
• Perform model-based design using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
• Design, simulate, and optimise touch sensing and signal processing algorithms
• Develop and debug low-level drivers for MCU peripherals
• Support integration with customer hardware and operating systems
• Work within a continuous delivery environment for consumer electronics Skills & Experience Essential

• BSc or BEng Electronics / Computer Science / Software Engineering (or similar relevant subject).
• Extensive post-graduate experience in software/firmware engineering.
• Provable experience in a functional leadership or technical lead role, leading project delivery and mentoring engineers.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex, cross-functional embedded software projects.
• Strong commercial experience developing bare-metal embedded firmware in C, including direct interaction with MCU peripherals, registers, interrupts, memory, and hardware interfaces.
• Hands-on experience developing and debugging low-level embedded drivers and firmware on microcontroller-based platforms
• Proven experience integrating firmware with hardware, diagnosing hardware/software issues, and working with datasheets, schematics, and debugging tools.

• Ability to interpret hardware specifications, datasheets, and system requirements to support firmware development and product integration. Desirable

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW
• Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) or image processing
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) and behaviour-driven development (BDD)

• Experience with defect tracking and task management tools What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working with modern office facilities
• Private healthcare
• Mental health and wellbeing support programmes
• A collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge embedded and touch technologies
• A culture that encourages innovation, learning, and professional growth Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to take on a technical leadership role in embedded software engineering, working on innovative products that push the boundaries of touch technology, AI data processing, and connected devices. If you are passionate about firmware development, embedded systems, and leading high-performing engineering teams, we’d love to hear from you.