Firmware Engineer

Job DescriptionRole SummaryWe are looking for an energetic, highly motivated Firmware Engineer to join our high performance and high standard new product development team. This role is suited to someone who is hands-on and positive, with strong embedded C skills and a passion for turning concepts into robust products. You will be involved in the full product lifecycle of industrial leading electric actuators, from early design through lab validation and production support.If delivering a robust product sounds interesting, please join us in delivering value to our customers and make a meaningful impact on the world. This is a fantastic opportunity for engineers who want to deliver a product that they will be proud of for their career.Key ResponsibilitiesFulfil requirements of the development life cycle from research and concept through to final manufacture. Contribute to project plans to influence project timescales. Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C for high quality industrial actuators to the company’s development processesTake ownership of full product life cycle: concept, design, implementation, testing, release, and supportCarry out hands on laboratory testing, debugging, and validation on real hardwareCollaborate closely with electronics, mechanical and test engineers to deliver robust solutionsContribute to continuous improvement, code quality, and development processesQualificationsRequired Skills & ExperienceBachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Extensive experience in C programming for embedded controllers like STM32Good working knowledge of version control systems (Git, hg, or similar)Solid experience with CAN, SPI, I2C and other hardware interfacesExcellent communication and documentation skills for cross-functional collaboration. Proven involvement in the industrial product development lifecycleA positive, proactive, and energetic team player, with a strong sense of ownershipNice to HaveExperience with user interface or menu system designExperience with control systems, such as: Motor control and PID controllersExperience with physical or mathematical modelling of systems (e.g. control, power, or mechanical behaviour)Experience of High Integrity Software, MISRA C, Python, Unit TestingExperience or knowledge with cyber security regulationsHardware awareness, including reading schematics, basic hardware debugging and simple hardware modifications