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 rapiddevelopment of analog and digital electronics, communication protocols, writing device firmware for bespoke electronic solutions, edge-computing and wireless communication.
1. Conducting necessary research on electronic components, electro-mechanical devices, RF systems and embedded microcontroller devices.
2. 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.
3. Collaborate with the hardware development team (product design and electronics) on the technical specifications of embedded devices and electronic components.
4. 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:
5. Degree in Electronics / Electrical / Computer Sciences or equivalent.
6. Passionate about creating devices
7. Experience 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++.
8. 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.
9. Working familiarity with commonly used RTOS like FreeRTOS, mbed OS, TinyOS, Contiki, Zephyr, etc.
10. 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.
11. Experience with OpenThread and working with such open-source code bases on Linux environments like Ubuntu is desirable
12. A 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?
13. Full time, permanent role 37.5 hours per week
14. Salary - £43,000 per annum DOE
15. 26 days holiday + bank holidays
16. Healthcare cash plan
17. Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail shopping, travel, and socialising to health & wellbeing.
18. 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.