Average Firmware Engineer salary in the UK

Embedded Firmware Engineer Due to continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team! This is a full time, permanent role based at our office in Neath. Marston Holdings are continually expanding, and part of our growth is our Technology side of the business where we have attained Videalert and Vortex. Together we are the UK's leading supplier of intelligent traffic enforcement and management solutions and leading provider of smart city solutions that deliver the highest productivity at the lowest operational cost. We provide environmental sensors, networks, and data solutions to support decarbonisation efforts globally. We drive real environmental change by leveraging the power of real-time data with cleantech technologies. What you will be doing: As an Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing state-of-the-art products and technologies. You will contribute to the rapid development of analog and digital electronics, communication protocols, writing device firmware for bespoke electronic solutions, edge-computing and wireless communication. Conducting necessary research on electronic components, electro-mechanical devices, RF systems and embedded microcontroller devices.Translate device design intents into real-world functionalities through smart engineering strategies and your code will be responsible for making our devices all over the world work in genius ways.Collaborate with the hardware development team (product design and electronics) on the technical specifications of embedded devices and electronic components.Investigate the occurrence of failures and bugs in the operation of our devices and participate in root cause analysis (8D and similar) exercises to develop and roll out fixes. What we are looking for: Degree in Electronics / Electrical / Computer Sciences or equivalent.Passionate about creating devicesExperience with developing firmware for microcontroller devices, like Atmel, Microchip, Silicon Labs, Nordic Semiconductor, Espressif and ARM-based platforms in bare metal as well as RTOS environments using C/C++.A comprehensive understanding of microcontroller peripherals is a must including communication standards like SPI, UART, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, etc., deft knowledge of utilizing SFRs, Timers, Counters, Interrupts, ADCs, etc.Working familiarity with commonly used RTOS like FreeRTOS, mbed OS, TinyOS, Contiki, Zephyr, etc.You will be familiar with Computer Networks, Communication Protocols, Network Configuration with Windows and Linux platforms and Low-power RF Networks such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, Thread etc.Experience with OpenThread and working with such open-source code bases on Linux environments like Ubuntu is desirableA clear understanding of computer communication networks, IP v4/v6, CoAP, UDP, TCP and relevant network diagnostics would be desirable What's in it for you? Full time, permanent role 37.5 hours per week Salary - £43,000 per annum DOE 26 days holiday + bank holidays Healthcare cash plan Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail shopping, travel, and socialising to health & wellbeing. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package NB this is subject to eligibility. If this sounds like the job for you, please apply.... New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. We're a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world. We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment, with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton, with an emphasis on career progression, training and development, and recognition of achievement for every employee. So, what are the benefits? We run a great social calendar with wine tasting, cooking classes, onsite yoga, staff parties and more. It’s rare you won’t see something going on!Hybrid working! Work from home on Tuesday and Thursdays alongside our flexible working hours. Modern offices, collaboration spaces, onsite gym, and a gourmet café with subsidised food.Tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans.Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash-back plan with Health Shield.Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area with GymFlex.25-days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can buy & sell up to 5 days a year.Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK, by Best Companies™. About the role Join our Firmware Design team based in Brighton, where you'll work with disciplines across our development teams to design and refine firmware for our products, creating scalable and optimised embedded software solutions. Understanding project requirements and translating them into effective firmware solutions across our range of wireless door locks, readers, controllers and peripherals.Developing new and modifying existing firmware architectures for a range of technologies including embedded Linux, ARM Cortex-A and M, RTOS, BLE, Zigbee, RFID, UARTs, video, audio, and more.Collaborating with other teams (Electronics, Mechanical and Manufacturing) proposing solutions and identifying risks.Interfacing with Application Software to optimise product performance, and providing pre and post production support.Designing, testing and debugging existing firmware productsArticulating progress and issues with clear technical updates to project teams.Attending technical forums and contribute to decision-making to ensure progress of tasks.Communicating technical changes to the team and support other team members in their deliverables.Understanding and following the company design processes and procedures.Assessing suitability of third-party and open-source software What are we looking for? Strong collaboration, communication and decision making skills.Hands-on experience with Embedded Systems, and extensive experience in a similar role.Proficiency in relevant Agile methodologies, IDEs (Keil Studio, Eclipse, Visual Studio) and programming languages (C, C++ & Python). The right attitude is more important to us than your skills or experience. If you’re excited about a role but your existing experience doesn’t match up with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas, most of all, we want people to enjoy the journey with us.

Avanti Recruitment have partnered with a global engineering company that innovates and manufactures safety and communications devices used across various industries. Due to company success, they’re looking to expand their engineering capabilities with a firmware engineer, where you’ll be collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team in the design and development of their new products. Projects are fast-paced, typically lasting between 12-18 months so this is a great opportunity to be involved throughout the full product development life-cycle of multiple projects. Required skills / experience: 2 years' professional development experience using Embedded C Microcontroller programming for embedded systems (STM32, ARM, Raspberry Pi) Desire to learn, expand your skills, and progress your career Nice to have: Knowledge & experience working with C++PCB design using Altium Experience with MISRA-compliant programming Professional experience in a safety-critical industry (medical, automotive, defence, etc.) Experience working on telecommunications projects Experience with audio projects On top of progression, this role is offering up to £50,000 base salary with additional benefits such as Discretionary annual bonus 25 days holiday + bank holidays, enhanced pension contribution up to 10.5%, Salary sacrifice health & life insurance, and hybrid working. For more information and immediate consideration for this role, apply now or contact Kirstin at Avanti Recruitment immediately to avoid disappointment.