Senior Firmware Engineer (Linux) in Worcester

A well-established UK engineering and manufacturing company is hiring a Senior Firmware Engineer / Linux Developer to work on complex, specialist hardware systems used globally in real-world applications.

This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys working close to hardware, owning designs and contributing across the full product lifecycle.

The Role

You will join a multi-disciplinary engineering team developing embedded firmware and Linux-based systems from early prototypes through to production machines. This is a hands‑on senior role with genuine technical ownership and influence over system design.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and architecting firmware solutions
• Developing embedded Linux software on ARM and x86 platforms
• Working across full lifecycle from prototype to production
• Interfacing with electronics, mechanics and optical systems
• Collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams
• Taking technical ownership and leading where required

Technical Environment

• Embedded Linux (ARM & x86)
• STM32, Raspberry Pi, NXP i.MX platforms
• Low‑level hardware interfacing (analogue, digital, electromechanical)
• USB, PCIe, MIPI, I2C, SPI
• Cameras, motors, temperature and lighting control
• Basic GUI development
• Safety‑critical design considerations

Background

• Degree in Software Engineering, Electronics or similar (2:1 or above)
• Strong firmware and embedded systems experience
• Comfortable owning designs and working autonomously
• Experience working close to hardware

Nice to Have

• Git, DevOps tools, Visual Studio
• Schematic reading and hardware debug
• Low‑to‑medium‑volume manufacturing exposure
• Wireless technologies (Bluetooth, WiFi, RFID)
• PICs, CPLDs or FPGAs
• Interest in imaging or photography

What\’s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance‑related bonus
• Hybrid working
• Pension, private medical (including dental), life assurance
• Relocation support if required
• Generous holiday allowance
• 37.5‑hour working week