Firmware Engineer

ROLE TITLE: Firmware Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
DIVISION: EMEA
REPORTING TO: Global Engineering Director

Company Overview:
Our client is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and delivery of vehicle safety solutions. As the largest manufacturer of back-up alarms and amber warning lights, they are committed to innovation and high-quality standards across their product range. With a focus on trusted performance and customer relationships, the company holds ISO 9001 certification, ensuring quality in all aspects of their operations.

Mission:
The mission of our client is to provide world-class safety solutions that protect people through innovation and expertise.

Job Summary:
Join a dynamic and creative product development team as a Firmware Engineer, working alongside in-house designers and engineers to develop embedded firmware for key products. The role requires attention to detail and a passion for writing well-documented, maintainable code. You will play a key role in advancing the concept code into production-ready products, collaborating with various teams, and contributing to a positive and supportive working environment.

Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete code lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, and testing.
• Deliver code according to project timelines, supporting critical P3 projects.
• Develop product-ready firmware and manage code through secure and logical methodologies.
• Conduct thorough testing of both hardware and firmware during the development phases.
• Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to support cost reduction, build ease, product obsolescence, and warranty initiatives.
• Apply best practices in code development, ensuring well-annotated, maintainable code.
• Provide cross-departmental support, including troubleshooting product failure issues, fault finding, and quality assurance with thorough documentation.
• Assist the sales team in developing various product configurations.
• Collaborate with global firmware teams.
• Participate in a collaborative team environment, supporting colleagues when necessary to achieve success.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong embedded software development skills in C.
• Experience with PIC microcontrollers (8, 16, 32-bit) using MPLABX IDE and XC compilers.
• Familiarity with ARM (NXP) and ATMEL microcontrollers.
• Experience with development tools such as Keil and Git version control.
• Ability to interpret electronic hardware schematics and datasheets.
• Highly organized, dedicated, and quality-focused with a drive to meet targets.
• A positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Strong development, documentation, release, and revision management skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Reliable, well-organized, and focused on delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to perform under pressure to meet deadlines.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with common communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN.
• Experience programming under RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS), including debugging in a multi-threaded environment.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry.

What's on offer? In addition to the opportunity to join an innovative global leader in the industry, our client offers the following benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Performance-based bonus.
• A supportive, dynamic working environment.
• Death-in-service benefit (3x annual salary).