Senior Firmware Engineer

Overview

Company Overview:
Motorola Solutions believes everything starts with our people. We are a global, close-knit community united by the pursuit to keep people safer. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places, supporting safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately safer nations. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.

The Specialty Camera Engineering team, based in Ware, UK, develops cameras for long-range surveillance applications such as border or coastal security. The products are aimed at public and commercial safety. The team manages the full development life cycle, including hardware, firmware, mechanics, development, testing and maintenance of the systems we build.

Role is in a hybrid arrangement (office located in Ware).

• Programming
  
  Languages:
  
  C/C++
• Processors:
  Microchip (PIC
  32), ARM
• Operating Systems:
  Bare metal, RTOS
• Networking:
  Knowledge of TCP and UDP
• Protocols: SPI, I2C, CANbus and other embedded interfaces
• Other:
  Experience with stepper and BLDC motors, DC power supplies, sensors
• Version Control:
  Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Documentation:
  Ability to create design documents on software architecture and algorithms

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software for bare-metal systems, focusing on performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.
• Develop, test, and debug low-level device drivers, peripheral interfaces, and communication protocols on microcontrollers or microprocessors.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define software/hardware integration requirements and support board bring-up, hardware validation, and troubleshooting.
• Write efficient and maintainable code in C/C++ (and assembly as needed) for memory-constrained, real-time systems.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and other debugging tools to analyze and resolve hardware/software integration issues.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests to verify correct operation and performance of embedded firmware.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and design guidelines for bare-metal environments.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of software architecture, interfaces, and procedures for future maintenance and scalability.
• Analyze and optimize system performance, power consumption, and memory utilization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, identify technical risks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality embedded solutions.

• Basic Requirements:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering. Hands-on experience in embedded systems development. Solid understanding of embedded systems design, including C/C++ memory management, microprocessor architectures, instruction efficiency, and I/O timing. Proficient with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems. Demonstrated ability to identify and improve low-level system performance issues using strong problem-solving skills. Experience with scripting languages and building systems.
  
  Adherence to established development processes for all design and implementation activities. Experience collaborating with Quality Assurance teams to identify test cases for new features and areas for regression testing. Hands-on experience working with hardware engineers on board bring-up, and debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or JTAG. Experience reviewing peers’ code for adherence to coding standards and design guidelines. Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
  
  Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement (office located in Ware).
• Advantageous Skills and Knowledge:
  Python scripting for test automation, data analysis, or rapid prototyping; ARM processors; robotics control programming;
  Dev Ops & CI/CD familiarity; reading schematics.

• Problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability, and initiative; proactive in identifying and resolving issues.

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes; two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus); 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Attractive defined contribution pension scheme; employee stock purchase plan; flexible working options; private medical care; life assurance; enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Career development support and learning opportunities; employee health and wellbeing support (EAP, wellbeing guidance); carbon neutral initiatives; CSR initiatives including volunteering days; well-known company discount scheme.
• Travel requirements:
  Under 10%;
  Relocation provided:
  None.

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,…