Senior Firmware Engineer

Job Title: Senior Firmware Engineer (Hardware Bias)
Location: Northwest
Salary: Up to £60k (depending on experience)

We re seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join a multidisciplinary R&D team developing advanced electromechanical products for regulated environments.
You will play a key role in the design, development, and validation of embedded firmware for next-generation products while also improving existing systems. The role involves close collaboration with software, electronics, mechanical, and quality teams and requires strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems.
• Architect software for complex electromechanical products operating in regulated environments.
• Develop both embedded and desktop software solutions.
• Investigate and enhance existing firmware including motor control, battery management, and user interface functionality.
• Develop software test systems and validation protocols.
• Support internal testing and external certification processes where required.
• Utilise lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, environmental test systems, and test rigs.
• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Contribute to engineering documentation and change management processes.

About You

• Degree in Electronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years experience in embedded firmware or electronics development.
• Strong experience with C/C++ embedded firmware development.
• Experience with bare-metal or RTOS-based microcontroller systems.
• Knowledge of networking or cloud-connected devices.
• Familiarity with engineering tools for design, simulation, testing, and measurement.
• Experience developing products within regulated or safety-critical environments (IEC 62304 / IEC 60601).

Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for the role.
If interested, please send over an updated CV.