Software & Firmware Engineer
Posted 15 hours 29 minutes ago by Computer Futures - London & S.E(Permanent and Contract)
Join an innovative company shaping the future of intelligent LED lighting cabin technologies working with some of the biggest names in commercial aviation. This is a hands-on role offering autonomy, collaboration with hardware and electronics engineers, and the opportunity to lead projects from the ground up. You'll be developing Embedded software and firmware for high-reliability systems, contributing to advanced lighting and safety solutions that prioritise performance, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement Embedded software and firmware for microcontrollers and programmable logic devices
Develop low-level drivers, communication protocols, and Real Time control logic
Write efficient, maintainable code in C/C++
Contribute to system architecture, requirements definition, and hardware integration
Debug and resolve firmware issues across development and production
Support secure firmware update mechanisms and bootloaders
Participate in verification and validation activities, including unit and system testing
Maintain clear technical documentation throughout the development life cycle
Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and QA teams
Tech Stack & Requirements
Essential:
- Strong experience in Embedded software/firmware development
- Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with Real Time or bare-metal systems
- Strong understanding of microcontrollers and digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN)
- Confidence using lab tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers
- Familiarity with version control systems (eg, Git) and Agile development practices
Desirable:
- Experience with safety-critical or high-integrity systems (eg, aerospace, automotive)
- Exposure to FPGA development or low-level hardware programming
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Benefits & Perks
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Christmas shutdown
5% company pension contribution
Annual bonus scheme
37.5-hour work week with early finish Fridays (1pm)
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Free annual eye test
If you're passionate about Embedded systems and want to work on meaningful technology in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now or reach out for more details.
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Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales