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Embedded Firmware Engineer | Safety-Critical Solutions

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Embedded Firmware Engineer | Safety-Critical Solutions
Permanent
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid working)
Are you an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer ready to tackle exciting challenges in safety-critical applications?
Join a cutting-edge team in Cambridge, driving innovation across industries such as healthcare, automotive, and advanced sensing. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects, from developing firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers to creating tools that enhance product testing and manufacturing.
About the Role:
As an Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will:
  • Develop high-quality firmware for application solutions, ensuring compliance with standards like IEC 62304 (medical devices) and ISO 26262 (automotive functional safety).
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Test Engineering, Hardware Design, and Data Science, to define and implement cost-effective sensing solutions.
  • Support customers and Field Applications Engineers during the integration of sensing solutions into end products.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Firmware Development:
    • Design and implement firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers or ASICs
    • Implement sensing algorithms and optimise performance through detailed testing and data analysis.
    • Conduct code reviews, testing, and debugging to deliver robust solutions.
About You:
  • Essential Skills:
    • Proven experience in real-time, bare-metal firmware development using C.
    • Familiarity with ARM-based microcontrollers, including STM32 or EFM32 families.
    • Experience with Python for automated testing.
    • Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management and standards like ISO 26262 or IEC 62304.
  • Desirable Skills:
    • Experience in firmware development for sensing solutions.
    • Background in hardware design (digital or analogue).
If you are passionate about innovation and looking to advance your career within a dynamic and collaborative environment, this role could be the perfect fit. Apply today to make a real-world impact with your expertise.
For more information, or to discuss your experience/CV, please do get in touch with Thomas Drake at SoCode ­ Norwich!