Firmware Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer | Cambridge | Hybrid | £45-65k\nOur client is a privately funded SME developing state-of-the-art radar technology. Their technology is deployed within high-growth markets, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, where accurate sensing is critical.\nThe business is engineering-led, with a collaborative culture that brings together\nspecialists across embedded software, electronics, RF design, signal processing, and\nsystems engineering. They operate an Agile development environment and maintain\nclose relationships with UAV partners, alongside operating their own drone fleet for\ntesting and development.\nThis is an opportunity to join a growing team where engineers are encouraged to take\nownership, contribute ideas, and work across the full product development lifecycle.\nKey Responsibilities\n• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C/C++\n• Develop software for STM32s operating in bare-metal and RTOS environments.\n• Investigate and resolve complex software and system-level issues.\n• Contribute to the software architecture of new advanced sensing systems\nRequirements\nEssential\n• Commercial experience developing embedded software in C/C++.\n• Experience working within bare-metal and/or RTOS-based embedded\nenvironments.\n• Strong understanding of microcontroller-based systems and embedded\narchitectures.\n• Comfortable working in a fast-paced start-up environment\n• Familiarity with software development best practices including version control\nand code reviews.\nDesirable\n• Hobbyist engineer with complex software/hardware projects completed in own\ntime\n• Exposure to signal processing, sensing systems, radar technology, or UAV\napplications.\nBenefits\n+ Competitive salary DOE\n+ 10% bonus in share options\n+ Led by engineers, for engineers\n+ Strong employee value proposition\nIf you are looking to join an early stage growing company, on exciting projects involving UAV, & sensing, then this opportunity is for you.