Lead Firmware Engineer
£55000 - £60000
Oldam
Company:
Innova Search is proudly representing an esteemed engineering company renowned for its cutting-edge research and development in a wide array of mechanical and electronic products. These products are sold across various industrial and scientific sectors.
Role:
Our client is seeking a driven individual to support design and engineering projects. The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing both existing and new products to ensure they are market-leading and align with company aspirations and required directives.
Responsibilities:
Lead and develop reliable and efficient firmware designs that integrate with current and future company systems for data acquisition, analysis, transmission, motion control, and user interfacing
* Plan firmware development while considering dependencies
* Convert designs into executable code for microcontrollers
* Skilled in C and C++ programming
* Test and debug firmware to ensure it meets design specifications and purposes
* Recommend best practices for development, testing, and debugging tools
* Create PCB designs using appropriate software for new designs and modifications.
* Stay updated on microcontroller technology advancements for product enhancement
* Document firmware development with comments and graphical illustrations to demonstrate program and data flow
* Adhere to company version control and release procedures
* Propose innovative firmware functions for commercial advantage
* Understand and incorporate features from legacy products into new designs when appropriate
* Develop efficient hardware solutions from concept to production, including circuit design and testing
Experience Required:
* Extensive experience in Firmware/Electronics, preferably with a manufacturing background
* Degree or HND qualification in electronics, science, or mathematics
* Technically competent, with experience of leading technical and junior team members