Full job descriptionFirmware Developer/Software Developer/Embedded Developer
Firmware Developer required by global manufacturing company for an initial 12-month contract.
As a Firmware Developer /Software Developer/Embedded Developer you will be required
*Design, implementation and testing of Embedded software/firmware to provide machine control solutions for integrated electronics.
*Creation, migration, extension and integration of firmware libraries for Microprocessor applications.
*Development and execution of test plans to demonstrate functionality of the Embedded software/firmware solutions; including unit, module and integration testing.
Project Engineering
*Pro-active contribution to development projects with the ability to work with hardware and software engineers to understand the requirements of the whole system.
*Effective communication of interfaces and agreed protocols with other development project team members.
*Collaboration with 3rd parties to ensure that delivered Embedded software/firmware solutions are well understood, characterised and maintainable.
*Contribution to design reviews with peers and other groups as required.
Qualifications:
*Ideally BSc or MSc degree qualified in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with Embedded Software Engineering or equivalent experience
*Equivalent commercial, industrial or practical experience.
Ideal Experience:
*Embedded software design and implementation for control and automation purposes.
*Implementation of solutions on STM32H7 processors or similar
*Including development and maintenance of peripheral libraries in order to support multiple variants of the processors within the same family.
*Experience of implementing bespoke communication protocols over serial interfaces such as RS232 and RS485.
Desirable Experience:
*Participation in integrated engineering teams, including the specification, development, testing and commissioning of high value laboratory equipment.
*Experience in high technology and/or science industries.
Essential Skills:
*Knowledge of STM32F4 or STM32H7 Microprocessor.
*Implementation of peripheral drivers on STM32F4 or STM32H7 Microprocessor using the STM32F4 STD PERIPH drivers.
*C/C++ for Embedded software/firmware solutions.
*Experience with TFS/Azure DevOps.
*Real Time solutions using Super Loop architectures.
*Good oral and written communication skills.
*Good planning skills.
*Team-based style.
Firmware Developer/Software Developer/Embedded Developer