Embedded / Firmware Engineer (BLE / IoT)

Romsey
8 months ago
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£60,000 - £65,000 + Progression + Training + Company Benefits + Early Finish on Fridays

Romsey - Hybrid

Are you an Embedded / Firmware Engineer who wants to work on the latest cutting-edge IoT sensor networks that are rapidly becoming disruptive in the market?

Do you want to work with a highly skilled team of engineers and developers, collaborating to solve complex technical challenges and create state-of-the-art wireless sensor networks?

On offer is the chance to join a market-leading electronics manufacturer supplying state-of-the-art data logging sensors, which are now in high demand across industrial automation, environmental studies, and the smart home industry.

In this role, you will lead embedded firmware projects from concept to delivery, working with resource-constrained embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as Zephyr. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the full product lifecycle - from development and testing to post-deployment support.

The Role:

Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware using C/C++ for microcontrollers.
Lead firmware development projects from concept through to delivery.
Design and configure wireless mesh networks on BLE.
Contribute to planning within the SDLC.The Person:

Experience developing firmware in C/C++ for embedded systems.
Proficient with RTOS such as Zephyr.
Experience with wireless networks such as BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy).
Able to commute to Whiteparish.Reference Number: 21053

Keywords: Firmware Engineer, Embedded C, Zephyr, RTOS, Microcontroller, Embedded Software, Electronics, Salisbury, Whiteparish, Data Logging, Display Systems.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The final remuneration will depend on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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