Senior Firmware Engineer

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6 months ago
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Job Title: Senior Firmware Engineer
Department: Engineering & Production
Reports to: Engineering Manager

About the Company:

A global technology company headquartered in the UK with operations in the US. The organization is the sole commercial producer of a proprietary semiconductor material used in advanced detection technologies.

The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets high-performance detection systems and imaging solutions. Its portfolio supports sectors such as Security & Defence, Civil Nuclear, Biological Detection, Medical Imaging, and Industrial Applications.

Innovations in detection and imaging contribute to a safer, more secure world and improved patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:



Developing and enhancing handheld products

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Requirements gathering

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Firmware design, development, and testing

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Software configuration management

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Working collaboratively within a multi-discipline team

Key Skills & Competencies:

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Strong problem-solving skills; capable of independent and team-based work

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Collaborative mindset for hardware design and development support

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Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies

Education / Experience:

Essential:

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Proficiency in embedded C development for Arm Cortex M4 with bare-metal and RTOS

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Experience with communication technologies: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB

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Familiarity with peripheral development: I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, ADC

Desirable:

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Experience with IAR EWARM development environment

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Familiarity with NXP M4 and crossover processors

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Knowledge of battery technology and management for handheld devices

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Understanding of processor power-saving modes

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Experience with radiation technologies

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Exposure to Embedded Linux and Yocto

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Motor control systems experience

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Knowledge of C++ and Python

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