Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Technical Lead) to join a fast-growing, innovative organisation, who are based in Whiteley, Fareham at the forefront of semiconductor technology, embedded systems, and capacitive touch solutions.This is an exciting opportunity to lead the design and development of firmware and advanced touch algorithms used in next-generation consumer electronics. You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-quality embedded software solutions across the full development lifecycle.Key Responsibilities for this Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Technical Lead) position in Whiteley, FarehamTechnical Leadership & Project DeliveryLead end-to-end development of embedded software and capacitive sensing algorithmsDefine and drive software architecture and firmware design decisionsManage project delivery, ensuring timelines, quality, and customer expectations are metMentor and support junior and mid-level engineersFacilitate Agile/SCRUM processes including sprint planning and retrospectivesCollaborate with cross-functional teams including IC design, hardware, and applicationsIdentify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and trade-offsAct as a technical interface with customers, supporting system integrationTechnical DevelopmentDevelop firmware using Embedded C and AssemblerPerform model-based design using Python, MATLAB, or similar toolsDesign, simulate, and optimise touch sensing and signal processing algorithmsDevelop and debug low-level drivers for MCU peripheralsSupport integration with customer hardware and operating systemsWork within a continuous delivery environment for consumer electronicsSkills & ExperienceEssentialBSc or BEng Electronics / Computer Science / Software Engineering (or similar relevant subject).Extensive post-graduate experience in software/firmware engineering.Provable experience in a functional leadership or technical lead role, leading project delivery and mentoring engineers.Demonstrated experience delivering complex, cross-functional embedded software projects.Strong commercial experience developing bare-metal embedded firmware in C, including direct interaction with MCU peripherals, registers, interrupts, memory, and hardware interfaces.Hands-on experience developing and debugging low-level embedded drivers and firmware on microcontroller-based platformsProven experience integrating firmware with hardware, diagnosing hardware/software issues, and working with datasheets, schematics, and debugging tools.Ability to interpret hardware specifications, datasheets, and system requirements to support firmware development and product integration.DesirableExperience with Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEWKnowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) or image processingFamiliarity with test-driven development (TDD) and behaviour-driven development (BDD)Experience with defect tracking and task management toolsWhat's on OfferHybrid working with modern office facilitiesPrivate healthcareMental health and wellbeing support programmesA collaborative, fast-paced engineering environmentOpportunities to work on cutting-edge embedded and touch technologiesA culture that encourages innovation, learning, and professional growthWhy Apply?This is a unique opportunity to take on a technical leadership role in embedded software engineering, working on innovative products that push the boundaries of touch technology, AI data processing, and connected devices.If you are passionate about firmware development, embedded systems, and leading high-performing engineering teams, we'd love to hear from you.If you feel you are the right person for this Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Technical Lead) position in Whiteley, Fareham and would like to talk in more detail, please send over your updated cv to or call 01582 898807 for more information.TPBN1_UKTJ