Software & Firmware Engineer

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 devicesDevelop low-level drivers, communication protocols, and real-time control logicWrite efficient, maintainable code in C/C++Contribute to system architecture, requirements definition, and hardware integrationDebug and resolve firmware issues across development and productionSupport secure firmware update mechanisms and bootloadersParticipate in verification and validation activities, including unit and system testingMaintain clear technical documentation throughout the development lifecycleCollaborate 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 practices

Desirable:

• 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 holidaysChristmas shutdown5% company pension contributionAnnual bonus scheme37.5-hour work week with early finish Fridays (1pm)Cycle to work schemeEmployee 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 www.computerfutures.com

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