Firmware / Embedded Engineer

Novalia; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Embedded Engineer to join their innovative team in Cambridge. You will be involved in designing and developing capacitive touch applications while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems and a passion for technology. Excellent analytical, communication skills, and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in firmware and software development.
• Practical engineering skills and a methodical problem-solving approach.
• Strong verbal communication skills and comfort working with creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive long-term development strategy with the team.
• Develop and maintain firmware and software.
• Work with testing equipment for product development.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

Python

PCB layout

Analog electronics

Communications protocols

Testing and debugging

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

We’re looking to hire an experienced Embedded Engineer to join our dynamic team. Based in Cambridge, north of the City Centre and next to the A14, this is a great opportunity to get deeply involved in the design and development of innovative capacitive touch applications. We’re seeking someone with a natural curiosity, passionate about their work, with great attention to detail, and eager to learn. The nature of our technology requires combining different disciplines, processes, and outlooks. We’re looking for someone to help set up and maintain best practices in creating and supporting electronics and firmware driving our printed sensors.

Requirements

Responsibilities & Expertise

• Working with the CTO, engineering subcontractors, and design team to drive long-term development strategy, including tools, code style, best practices, and future research.
• Broad, practical engineering skills and an analytical, methodical approach to problem-solving in PCB layout and PCBA build.
• Firmware and software development, including design, implementation, testing, debugging, and maintenance.
• Practical use of test equipment – oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
• Embedded skills (Embedded C, C++, Python).
• Understanding of capacitive touch operation and analog electronics.
• Knowledge of data communication protocols – including USB and Bluetooth Low Energy.
• Creating configuration tools for PC and Mac.
• A willingness to learn and articulate verbal communication skills are essential.
• Comfortable working with creative teams and open to trying new approaches.

Helpful

• Development of iPhone/Android applications.

Get In Touch

Salary from £45K per annum up to £60K per annum for exceptional applicants. Please forward your CV with a covering message to [e-mail]. We’re always eager to hear from more experienced applicants and potential team members who may not yet have all the outlined skills.