Senior Firmware Engineer

My client is involved with next generation technology in Cambridge and seek to recruit a talented, ambitious and dynamic Senior Firmware Engineer to join a growing team of world-class electronics, control and firmware engineers developing smart actuator technology and leading-edge electronics and control solutions for patented technology.

This exciting client is looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer who is capable, passionate and engaged with technology in and out of work. You will need to contribute to a highly skilled team, prioritising activities, balancing long and short-term objectives and finding efficient ways to solve problems. The role involves some travel to Asia and America to support the development of actuator technology and solutions.

Main responsibilities

• Work within the team of mechanical, control, electronics, firmware and performance engineers to build on the proprietary control algorithms developed to meet the needs of the market.
• Specify, develop and evaluate embedded firmware solutions to drive actuator technology and support transfer of these into high volume production.
• Develop and improve the methods and procedures to enhance ability to deliver successful products.
• Interface with partners and customers to understand their requirements and to deliver the assistance required to use products.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• 1st Class or 2:1 BSc or BEng in Electronic Engineering or other relevant degree course
• 5-years demonstrable industrial experience and achievements
• 5-years embedded programming of microcontrollers
• 5-years C/C++ development
• Designing to requirement specifications
• Creating technical documentation
• Writing specifications
• Experience in mentoring more junior engineers
• Defect tracking and peer review

Desirable experience

• Use of Python
• Digital signal processing (DSP)
• Board-level debug and test
• Use of oscilloscopes
• System-level architectural design

Other skills of interest

• MatLab or Simulink experience
• Assembler-level programming
• Appreciation of Agile development methods
• Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Closed loop control system design and development
• Transferring new technology into mass production
• Design for manufacture
• Appreciation of mechanical design

As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you must also be able to demonstrate you are a strong team player, and that you can effectively interact and work with other technical teams. Strong analytical skills and a passion for technology are also expected. You must also be self-motivated, able to prioritise activities and have excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. Your experience working in a fast-paced environment, ability to assimilate information, effectively handle requests from customers and partners, whilst being comfortable with customer-facing interaction will make you stand out from the crowd. Additionally, as a Senior Firmware Engineer you should also be able to mentor junior engineers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Firmware Engineer to enter a successful company that will provide in a collaborative hi-tech electronics environment in the heart of the creative Cambridge community.