Senior R&D Engineer Firmware Development
East Sussex
Salary: GBP45–55k dependent on experience (negotiable)
Benefits include private medical, hybrid working, and bonus scheme!
About the Role
Are you an engineer with extensive embedded systems development experience? Do you want to work on safety-critical products? Do you have a proven track record working with microcontrollers? This is a rare opportunity to play a critical role in developing groundbreaking embedded solutions used globally, within a collaborative, friendly, and forward-thinking environment.
Key Duties
1. Design and develop embedded firmware for life safety systems.
2. Work on projects impacting sectors such as transport, retail, leisure, and public infrastructure.
3. Collaborate with a skilled R&D team to deliver high-quality, industry-compliant solutions.
4. Support the full development cycle from concept to testing and release.
Candidate Requirements
1. Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded systems.
2. Extensive experience with microcontrollers, peripherals, and communication protocols.
3. Experience working with multiple IDEs and board support packages.
4. Proven success in firmware development and project delivery.
5. A self-driven, detail-oriented individual who thrives both independently and in a team.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (DOE) + profit-related bonus.
* Private medical insurance & life assurance.
* 4% employer pension contribution.
* Hybrid working options after probation.
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 25 with service.
* Additional celebration and volunteering days.
* EV and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes.
* Employee assistance programme and more!
This role offers the chance to work on meaningful technology that makes a real difference, with excellent benefits and a strong team culture. If you're ready for your next challenge in embedded systems development, we want to hear from you.
This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
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