Firmware Engineer
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About Camlin
Camlin is a global technology leader that operates with the vision of bringing revolutionary products to life for a wide range of industries, including power and rail, and has interests in a number of R&D projects across scientific sectors.
Role Description
The Firmware Engineer in the Real‑Time Applications unit is a key contributor responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing cutting‑edge solutions using DSP, microcontroller, and FPGA technologies.
Role Responsibilities
* Design and implement real‑time systems, including DSP algorithms and microcontroller firmware, tailored to project requirements.
* Ensure firmware meets strict real‑time performance constraints, focusing on latency, throughput, and efficient use of system resources.
* Lead efforts in hardware/software integration to ensure seamless operation of real‑time solutions.
* Optimize performance and efficiency of signal processing algorithms and embedded systems.
* Conduct code reviews, design evaluations, and testing to uphold high‑quality standards.
* Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in real‑time systems, ensuring reliability and robustness.
* Debug hardware and software issues, diagnosing root causes.
* Propose innovative solutions to technical challenges.
* Design high‑quality systems that comply with regulatory standards.
* Stay abreast of advancements in DSP, microcontroller, and FPGA technologies to introduce innovative approaches to system design.
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to optimization of workflows, tools, and methodologies.
* Contribute to creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation.
Essential Criteria
* Proven professional experience in design, simulation, implementation, verification, and validation of digital circuits on DSP devices and microcontrollers.
* Programming experience in C++ and C.
* Good knowledge of real‑time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr).
* Knowledge of theory and design of complex digital electronic circuits and digital signal processing algorithms (FFT, digital filters, re‑sampling, etc.).
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving attitude.
* Experience with laboratory equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, signal generators).
* Experience with peripheral standards and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, RS485, RS232, RGMII, etc.).
* Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
* Proficiency in source code revision control, especially GIT.
* Knowledge of agile methodologies.
* Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company Pension & Life Assurance Schemes
* On‑site parking
* Hybrid Working
* Subsidised Gym Membership
* Wellness programmes
Our Values
* We work together
* We believe in people
* We will not accept the way it’s always been done
* We listen to learn
* We’re trying to do the right thing
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Individuals seeking employment at Camlin are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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