Firmware Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - 41,000 per year

Requirements:

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related discipline
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in the embedded systems development environment
• Basic knowledge of C and/or C++ programming
• Some exposure to microcontrollers, embedded systems or electronics through work, study or personal projects
• Interest in bare-metal firmware, real-time operating systems and low-level embedded development
• Willingness to learn about low-level drivers, microcontroller peripherals and embedded communication interfaces
• Awareness of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/485 or similar would be useful
• Interest in analogue, digital or RF circuit design
• Some familiarity with schematic capture or PCB layout tools would be advantageous
• Exposure to EDA tools such as Pulsonix, KiCAD or similar would be helpful, but training can be provided
• Ability or willingness to learn how to use oscilloscopes, signal generators and other diagnostic equipment
• Interest in EMC/EMI requirements and electronic product compliance
• Familiarity with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee or cellular technologies would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of clean, reliable and maintainable embedded firmware using C and C++
• Learn to work with PIC and other microcontrollers, including bare-metal and real-time operating system environments
• Assist with algorithms, low-level drivers, peripheral interfaces and communication systems
• Support schematic capture, PCB design, prototyping and validation activities under guidance
• Work with interfaces and protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, RS232/485 and OneWire
• Develop products such as load cells, wireless sensor boards and monitoring systems
• Work with engineers from firmware, hardware, mechanical, software and production teams to understand complete product solutions
• Test prototypes and investigate hardware and software faults using laboratory and diagnostic equipment
• Support new product introductions, production testing and documentation activities
• Maintain and improve existing hardware and firmware platforms
• Help produce and maintain technical documentation including test procedures, production notes, BOMs and design records
• Collaborate with internal teams and learn how engineering projects move from design into production

Technologies:

• Bluetooth
• Embedded
• Firmware
• Hardware
• Support
• C++

More:

We are an established engineering business in Waterlooville, Hampshire, offering an exciting opportunity for an early-career Firmware Engineer, recent graduate, or junior embedded systems engineer to develop skills in a practical engineering environment. We provide support and mentoring while you gain hands-on experience across firmware, electronics and product development. You will work on advanced load monitoring and measurement solutions used across demanding industries worldwide, alongside experienced engineers on varied projects throughout the full product development lifecycle. We offer a competitive salary, 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays, and the chance to work on innovative products combining firmware, electronics, wireless technology and camera systems. Our products are used across industries including marine, construction, energy and infrastructure.

last updated 37 week of 2026