Overview
As a Senior Firmware & Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and support embedded firmware and Windows desktop software for Filmetrics’ measurement instruments. You’ll bridge software, firmware, and electronics to deliver real-time control and rich desktop applications. You’ll collaborate with hardware and electrical engineers to bring up boards and co-develop hardware/software features. You’ll apply modern software practices, test extensively, and contribute to architecture and design decisions. This role offers impact across instruments used in surface profiling, thin-film, and related measurements, with opportunities to work across global teams and cutting-edge tech.
Pay / Benefits
- Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays
- Contributory pension
- Cash health plan
- Cycle to work
- Global bonus plan
- Share scheme
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and deliver embedded firmware (C/C++) for microcontrollers with real-time control and multiple hardware interfaces (USB, Ethernet, UART, SPI, I2C)
- Develop Windows desktop software in C#/.NET (WPF/WinForms) and C++ for instrument control, GUI, and data analysis
- Collaborate with electrical/hardware engineers on board bring-up, debugging, and firmware/hardware co-development
- Build robust unit/integration tests, profile performance, memory, reliability, and security
- Participate in design reviews, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and troubleshoot system issues
- Conduct root-cause analysis, implement fixes, and help prevent recurrence
- Communicate risks, tradeoffs, and progress, and learn new software technologies
- Travel occasionally (<10>
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and significant experience
- Strong C/C++ and .NET/C# development experience for Windows desktop apps (WPF/WinForms)
- Embedded firmware experience with real-time control and hardware communication protocols (USB, UART, SPI, I2C)
- Experience interfacing software with hardware using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
- Proficiency with Visual Studio and Git; adherence to coding standards
- Ability to read schematics and collaborate with hardware teams
- Good communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills
- Self-driven with strong problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving mindset
- C/C++ (embedded)
- C#/.NET (WPF/WinForms)
- Windows desktop application development
Senior Firmware & Software Engineer employer: KLA-Tencor
KLA's SPTS division in Newport, UK, is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where engineers and scientists are empowered to drive advancements in semiconductor technology. With a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave, a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth through project management tasks and international collaboration, KLA is dedicated to supporting its employees' career aspirations while contributing to cutting-edge developments in the electronics industry.
