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Firmware Engineer (Embedded C/C++)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Progression + Training + Company Benefits + Early Finish on a Friday

Romsey

Are you a Firmware Engineer with experience in C/C++, looking to take the next step in your career with a company renowned for its clear progression opportunities, excellent training and the opportunity to shape your own career?

On offer is the chance to join a market-leading electronics manufacturer, supplying cutting-edge embedded systems to global customers across industries such as environmental monitoring and industrial automation.

In this role, you will lead firmware projects from concept to delivery, working with resource-constrained embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as Zephyr. You'll 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
Mentor and support junior engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing
Contribute to the full product lifecycle, including CI/CD implementation and documentation

THE PERSON:
Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
Experience developing firmware in C/C++ for embedded systems
Proficient with RTOS (e.g. Zephyr), development tools, and version control systems (e.g. Git)
Able to commute to Whiteparish and passionate about embedded technology

Reference Number: 21053

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

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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

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