Senior Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Filton, Bristol / Hybrid
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Contract: 12 months
Start Date : ASAP
Pay Rate: £75 - £85 per hour
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About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Electronics & Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain advanced embedded systems for a jet engine Blade Inspection Tool (BIT) product suite. This role combines embedded firmware development, electronics/PCB design, and hands-on prototyping, with a strong focus on custom camera modules and LED strobing systems.
You will work on both a matured legacy product and a new hardware platform, collaborating with internal teams and external camera vendors to deliver reliable and production-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Embedded Software & Firmware Development
* Develop, test, and debug embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers, including bootloaders.
* Implement and maintain device drivers for peripherals such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, ADC, PWM, and others as required.
* Implement serial communication protocols for interfacing with embedded boards and host systems.
Electronics & PCB Design
* Design schematics for small embedded systems, custom camera interfaces, and development boards.
* Perform PCB layout, including component placement and routing, with a focus on miniaturized boards.
* Design and review LED driver circuitry and associated control electronics for pulsed/strobing operation.
* Work with high-speed interfaces such as USB2.0 & USB3.0 in PCB layouts.
Prototyping, Testing & Debugging
* Assemble and test electronic prototypes and development boards.
* Perform hand soldering and rework of SMD components, including fine-pitch and miniaturized PCBs.
* Use lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyser, power supplies, etc.) to debug hardware and firmware issues.
* Build simple development and test boards to support ongoing R&D and validation activities.
* Support QA, validation, and verification of prototype cameras and embedded systems.
Documentation, Collaboration & Delivery
* Maintain clear, traceable documentation including schematics, PCB revisions, firmware versions, and test reports.
* Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, manufacturing partners, and external vendors to ensure robust, manufacturable designs.
* Support the transition from prototype to small-scale and volume production, including design-for-manufacture (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) considerations.
* Participate in design reviews and provide technical input on requirements, specifications, and architecture. xsngvjr
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