Embedded Software Engineer

Role: Embedded Firmware Engineer

Location: Dursley, Gloucestershire

Salary: £40,000 approx..

Work Hrs: 37½ hours per week, 45-minute lunch break

Mon to Thurs: 08:00 – 17:00

Fri: 08:00 – 12:30

We are looking for a new colleague to join our engineering department.

The successful candidate will be welcomed on board a small engineering team to design and develop bespoke products in a project-based environment.

The core of your work will be developing embedded firmware for Xilinx FPGA's (VHDL) and PIC microcontrollers (C, C++).

Essential skills:

* Formal qualification such as HNC/HND/BEng.

* At least 1-3 years of experience in embedded firmware for microcontrollers.

* Excellent C/C++ coding skills.

* Experience of working with microcontrollers, preferable with PIC microcontrollers but not essential.

* Ability to derive firmware architectures & requirements from System requirements.

Desirable Skills:

* Good understanding of analogue and digital circuit designs.

* Ability to carry out schematic designs.

* Knowledge of developing GUI applications is an advantage.

* Experience in working with databases.

* Experience with FPGAs is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

* You will be responsible for developing firmware for full turn key systems which involves the integration of PIC microprocessors and Xilinx FPGA’s.

* You will need to work to strict customer deadlines and juggle multiple projects.

* You must enjoy working in small teams where knowledge is shared, experience gained, and high-quality solutions delivered to our customers