Embedded Firmware Engineer
Location: Cardiff, UK
Job ID: 46717
An embedded engineer with firmware development and debugging skills is required for our design center in Cardiff. Working in small versatile Agile teams, the candidate will be involved in product design and sustaining activities on a range of PACS RFID access control products. The candidate needs to be able to effectively manage their time to support work on a variety of products at different stages of the product's life cycle and be able to collaborate well with colleagues from different departments both onsite and overseas. Occasional travel may be required.
Responsibilities
* Implementation of embedded firmware designs and test solutions primarily in C and C#
* Creation of design documentation.
* Practical hands‑on experience working with and debugging embedded systems.
* Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Required Knowledge / Experience
* Ability to write low to medium complexity coded solutions.
* Experience with embedded C, bare metal and RTOS applications.
* Able to use standard development software: debuggers, editors, compilers.
* Comfortable working at low level (e.g. GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C)
* Able to demonstrate experience with software version control.
Additional Beneficial Skills / Experience
* Smart Card ISO7816 and RFID ISO 14443/15693 protocols.
* Implementation experience of cryptographic solutions.
* I2C and SPI protocols.
* NUnit test framework.
* CMock unit testing.
Essential Qualifications
* Engineering degree or equivalent or suitable experience.
* Minimum of 1+ years of related industry experience.
Work Requirements
* Compliance with all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems.
* Travel and fieldwork, including international travel may be required. Therefore, employee must possess, or be able to acquire a valid passport.
* Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which you are hired.
What we can offer you
* Competitive salary and rewards package.
* Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance.
* A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
* Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.
* To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds.
Why apply?
* Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
* Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
* Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.
HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.
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