Embedded Firmware Engineer

CircuitWorx

West Dean, UK

1 day ago

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Role details

Contract type

Temporary to permanent

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

2 years minimum

Compensation

£40,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.adzuna.co.uk

Tech stack

Board Bringup ARM Architecture Automation of Tests AUTomotive Open System Architecture (AUTOSAR) C++ (Programming Language) Software Quality Code Review Continuous Integration Software Debugging Linux Middleware Embedded Software

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Firmware FreeRTOS Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards) Python (Programming Language) Raspberry Pi Real-Time Operating Systems Release Management Shell Script Toolchain Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Serial Peripheral Interface PIC Microcontroller Git Bare Metal Build Tools Software Version Control

Job description

Design, develop, and maintain firmware in C/C++ for embedded microcontroller-based systems across multiple client projects
Develop drivers and middleware for communication interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN
Work with STM32 and ESP32 platforms across the full development lifecycle, from hardware bring-up through to production release
Implement real-time applications using FreeRTOS and/or Zephyr
Develop supporting tooling and automation scripts in Python, including on Raspberry Pi-based platforms
Debug and optimise firmware using tools such as JTAG/SWD debuggers, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes
Collaborate with hardware engineers to review schematics and support PCB bring-up
Engage directly with clients to understand requirements and communicate technical progress where needed
Contribute to code reviews and uphold high standards of code quality, documentation, and traceability, particularly important in regulated industries such as medical and automotive

Technologies:

ARM
CI/CD
Embedded
Firmware
FreeRTOS
Git
Hardware
Support
Linux
Python
AUTOSAR
C++

Requirements

2+ years of professional embedded firmware development experience
Strong proficiency in C and C++ for bare-metal and RTOS-based systems
Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-M architecture
Proven experience with STM32 and/or ESP32 microcontrollers
Solid understanding of embedded communication interfaces: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN
Ability to read and interpret schematics and datasheets
Comfortable working across multiple concurrent projects with varying requirements
Experience with FreeRTOS and/or Zephyr RTOS
Familiarity with Linux-based development environments, including build systems, shell scripting, and toolchains
Python development experience, particularly on Raspberry Pi platforms
Awareness of industry standards relevant to medical or automotive development
Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems
United Kingdom work authorisation required

About the company

We are CircuitWorx, a design consultancy delivering innovative embedded systems solutions across a broad range of industries. Our engineers work on varied, challenging projects spanning industrial sensing and control, consumer electronics, medical devices, and automotive applications, so no two projects are the same. We are based at our office in West Dean, Salisbury, in a role that is office-based and easily accessible by rail, with the local train station within walking distance. This is an initial 3-month contract with an opportunity to become permanent. We offer a salary from £40,000 depending on experience, annual profit share, a workplace pension with company contributions, private healthcare, a 36-hour working week with flexible working patterns, casual dress, company events, free and on-site parking, private medical insurance, sick pay, ongoing professional development and training opportunities, and a collaborative, engineering-led culture with real ownership of your work.