Join an innovative company shaping the future of intelligent LED lighting cabin technologies working with some of the biggest names in commercial aviation. This is a hands-on role offering autonomy, collaboration with hardware and electronics engineers, and the opportunity to lead projects from the ground up. You'll be developing embedded software and firmware for high-reliability systems, contributing to advanced lighting and safety solutions that prioritise performance, sustainability, and energy efficiency. Key Responsibilities Design and implement embedded software and firmware for microcontrollers and programmable logic devices Develop low-level drivers, communication protocols, and real-time control logic Write efficient, maintainable code in C/C++ Contribute to system architecture, requirements definition, and hardware integration Debug and resolve firmware issues across development and production Support secure firmware update mechanisms and bootloaders Participate in verification and validation activities, including unit and system testing Maintain clear technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and QA teams ️ Tech Stack & Requirements Essential: Strong experience in embedded software/firmware development Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with real-time or bare-metal systems Strong understanding of microcontrollers and digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) Confidence using lab tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile development practicesDesirable: Experience with safety-critical or high-integrity systems (e.g., aerospace, automotive) Exposure to FPGA development or low-level hardware programming Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Benefits & Perks 25 days annual leave 8 bank holidays Christmas shutdown 5% company pension contribution Annual bonus scheme 37.5-hour work week with early finish Fridays (1pm) Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Free annual eye test If you're passionate about embedded systems and want to work on meaningful technology in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now or reach out for more details. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales