Firmware Developer​/Software Developer​/Embedded Developer

Firmware Developer / Software Developer / Embedded Developer

Firmware Developer required by global manufacturing company for an initial 12-month contract.

As a Firmware Developer / Software Developer/ Embedded Developer you will be required.

• Design, implementation and testing of embedded software/firmware to provide machine control solutions for integrated electronics.
• Creation, migration, extension and integration of firmware libraries for microprocessor applications.
• Development and execution of test plans to demonstrate functionality of the embedded software/firmware solutions; including unit, module and integration testing.

• Pro-active contribution to development projects with the ability to work with hardware and software engineers to understand the requirements of the whole system.
• Effective communication of interfaces and agreed protocols with other development project team members.
• Collaboration with 3rd parties to ensure that delivered embedded software/firmware solutions are well understood, characterized and maintainable.
• Contribution to design reviews with peers and other groups as required.

• Ideally BSc or MSc degree qualified in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with Embedded Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Equivalent commercial, industrial or practical experience.

• Embedded software design and implementation for control and automation purposes.
• Implementation of solutions on STM
  32H7 processors or similar.
• Including development and maintenance of peripheral libraries in order to support multiple variants of the processors within the same family.
• Experience of implementing bespoke communication protocols over serial interfaces such as RS232 and RS485.

• Participation in integrated engineering teams, including the specification, development, testing and commissioning of high value laboratory equipment.
• Experience in high technology and or science industries.

• Knowledge of STM
  32F4 or STM
  32H7 microprocessor.
• Implementation of peripheral drivers on STM
  32F4 or STM
  32H7 microprocessor using the STM
  32F4 STD PERIPH drivers.
• C/C++ for embedded software/firmware solutions.
• Experience with TFS/Azure Dev Ops.
• Real-time solutions using super-loop architectures.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good planning skills.
• Team-based style.