We have an excellent opportunity for a Firmware Engineer to join this global leader in the manufacture and supply of occupational hygiene and environmental monitoring equipment in Kempston, Bedford.
About the company
Our client is dedicated to reducing occupational and environmental health risks through effective monitoring solutions and offers smart solutions for monitoring noise, dust and vibration while continuing innovation ensures the next generation have the latest technology and expertise to aid health risk measurement.
About the role
As Firmware Engineer you will:
Be comfortable working in a small team whilst taking ownership over all the required firmware design
Although working predominantly on the firmware design, you can also influence all aspects of the product design from concept to implementation
Work with all members of the team and product management
Help to develop the latest innovative small, bodily worn products which are cloud connected to aid health risk measurement
About you
To be successful for the role of Firmware Engineer you must be / have:
Degree in software or electronic engineering (or similar with additional relevant experience)
Ideally 5 years robust development of embedded firmware for small bodily worn or handheld products
Proficient skills and knowledge in ‘C’, ‘C++’ and ‘OOP’
Familiarity with Data acquisition for real-time signal processing
Experience of producing firmware within an RTOS framework (preferably FreeRTOS) would be an advantage
Wireless connectivity (especially BLE)
Designing microprocessor circuitry
Software control (repository, changes/bug tracking)
Implementation of user interfaces
Ability to implement algorithms (e.g., digital filters)
Experience with cloud connectivity
Familiarity with test equipment, logic analysers, scopes, DMM’s, etc.
Test driven development
Development of Android & iOS apps
About the salary & rewards
For the role of Firmware Engineer, the Company is offering a competitive salary plus you will receive:
Free on-site parking
Easily accessible via A1 and M1 motorways
25 days (rising to 27) holiday each year plus bank holidays
Salary sacrifice pension from day 1
Free eye test with contribution towards glasses
Life assurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay