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Senior Firmware Engineer - Embedded Systems

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 9DA

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior R&D Engineer specializing in Firmware Development, located in East Sussex, with a salary range of £45-55k depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have extensive experience in embedded systems development and a proven track record of working with microcontrollers.
  • Key responsibilities include designing and developing embedded firmware for safety-critical products and collaborating with an R&D team to ensure high-quality, compliant solutions.
  • The role requires strong proficiency in C programming and significant experience in firmware development, along with the ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Excellent benefits include private medical insurance, hybrid working options, a profit-related bonus, and increasing holiday entitlement.

Senior R&D Engineer – Firmware DevelopmentEast Sussex

C.£45-55k dependent on experience (negotiable)

Excellent benefits including private medical, hybrid working and bonus scheme!

Are you an Engineer with extensive embedded systems development experience?

Do you want to work within the development of safety critical products?

Do you have a proven track record of success in working with microcontrollers?

This is a rare chance to play a critical role in the development of groundbreaking embedded solutions used across the globe – all within a collaborative, friendly, and forward-thinking working environment.

Key Duties include:

  • Designing and developing embedded firmware for cutting-edge life safety systems
  • Working on projects that impact sectors such as transport, retail, leisure, and public infrastructure
  • Collaborating with a skilled R&D team to deliver high-quality, industry-compliant solutions
  • Supporting the full development cycle from concept through to testing and release

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded systems
  • Extensive experience with microcontrollers, peripherals, and a variety of communication protocols
  • Confident working across multiple IDEs and board support packages
  • Significant experience in firmware development with a track record of successful project delivery
  • A self-driven, detail-oriented individual who thrives both independently and as part of a team

What’s in it for you:

  • Competitive salary (DOE) + profit-related bonus
  • Private medical insurance & life assurance
  • 4% employer pension contribution
  • Hybrid working options after probation
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 25 with service
  • Additional celebration and volunteering days
  • EV and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
  • Employee assistance programme and more!

This role offers the chance to work on meaningful technology that makes a real difference, while enjoying excellent benefits and a strong team culture. If you're ready for your next challenge in embedded systems development, we want to hear from you.

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Associate Director for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.