Junior Computer Engineer

SUMMARY:
If you’re a Junior Firmware Engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware, writing efficient C code, and seeing your software deployed into real industrial environments, this opportunity offers hands-on exposure to advanced embedded systems and long-term technical growth.

POSITION INFO:
An established technology-driven organisation, operating in the electronics and embedded systems space, is looking to appoint a Junior Firmware Engineer into its Technical & Development team.

The role focuses on the design, development, and deployment of firmware and software for control and test equipment used in highly regulated, safety-critical environments.

You will get:

• Exposure to mission-critical embedded products used in real-world applications
• The opportunity to work on end-to-end firmware development, from design to commissioning
• Hands-on experience with embedded hardware platforms and electronic systems
• Strong technical mentorship and long-term engineering career progression

• Work on complex, non-generic embedded systems (not web or CRUD software)
• Develop firmware that directly interfaces with hardware and electronics
• Gain experience in safety-conscious and industrial-grade environments
• Be part of a technically strong engineering culture focused on quality and innovation

• Design and develop firmware/software for control and test equipment
• Write and maintain embedded C code and supporting interfaces
• Contribute to system, test, and technical specifications for new products
• Support firmware/software installation and commissioning at client sites
• Align software development with the business strategy and customer requirements
• Stay up to date with global embedded firmware and software trends

• Education:
  • BSc Eng (Computer) / BEng (Electronic) / BSc (Electronics) or equivalent
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in firmware or embedded software development
  • Practical experience developing firmware in C
  • Exposure to embedded software architecture
  • Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics
  • Debugging experience on embedded platforms
• Skills (Technical):
  • C (firmware development)
  • Embedded systems debugging
  • Version control systems and code review practices
• Advantageous (Nice to Have):
  • Linux (SSH, scripting, and development)
  • C++, Python and/or Qt
  • Real-time embedded systems exposure
  • STM32 and/or AVR XMega platforms
  • Embedded UI design
  • Exposure to software safety certification
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • High motivation and attention to detail
  • Strong technical documentation skills