Senior Firmware Engineer, Embedded Systems (ID: 1dNavgJE)

We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Firmware Engineer to (Embedded Systems) join our Equipment Development Team. Reporting to the Global Software Engineering & Product Development Manager, you will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of embedded real-time software for our global range of brewers and vending systems.

The Role of Senior Firmware Engineer:

This position is focused on the development and maintenance of embedded real-time control software for electromechanical systems used across our equipment. You will act as both a technical leader and hands-on contributor, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to bring innovative products to market.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Embedded Software Development
• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded real-time software for electromechanical control systems.
• Deliver robust firmware solutions for both existing and next-generation beverage equipment.
• Support software throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept through production and maintenance.

Technical Leadership: 

• Lead and coordinate software development activities across internal teams and external development partners.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Act as the software subject matter expert within cross-functional product development teams.

Systems & Control Design:

• Design embedded control architectures for motors, actuators, thermal systems, and intelligent devices.
• Apply control theory principles, including PID and PWM control techniques.
• Select and evaluate appropriate microcontrollers, processors, and interface technologies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with electronics, mechanical, and systems engineers to develop fully integrated solutions.
• Translate customer and business requirements into practical technical implementations.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and technical decisions to stakeholders and project managers.

Quality & Process Improvement:

• Implement software verification, validation, and testing methodologies.
• Evaluate software delivered by external suppliers and partners.
• Define and maintain software development toolchains and agile development practices.

About the Position:

As we continue to expand globally across Europe, North America, and Asia, reducing time-to-market while delivering increasingly intelligent and connected products is critical.

This role requires a technically strong and creative engineer with deep expertise in embedded firmware and real-time control systems. You will be expected to turn product concepts into reliable, production-ready solutions while balancing technical performance, project timelines, and commercial objectives.

The position is ideal for a “player-manager” who enjoys both leading teams and remaining hands-on with development and debugging activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience: (Education)

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related engineering discipline.

Essential Experience: 

• Proven experience leading embedded software or multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong background in embedded real-time systems and electromechanical control applications.
• Experience developing Bare Metal and RTOS-based applications.
• Practical experience with motor control, thermal systems, actuators, and control algorithms.
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers, embedded architectures, and hardware interfacing.
• Experience working directly from schematics, datasheets, and hardware specifications.
• Knowledge of fail-safe and fault-tolerant embedded software design.

Programming & Technical Skills:

• Expert-level Embedded ANSI-C / C++ development.

Experience with:

• SPI, SCI, I2C/IIC, RS232, RS485 and related communication protocols
• PWM and PID control systems
• Digital and analogue signal interfacing
• Git or other source control systems
• Embedded debugging and laboratory test equipment
• IDEs such as IAR Embedded Workbench, Keil uVision, or Visual Studio

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Linux or Qt Embedded
• Knowledge of Renesas, ST, or Freescale/NXP processors
• Experience with C#, XML, or object-oriented design
• Background in white goods, vending, or industrial/process control products
• Minimum Skills Required
• Embedded ANSI-C Development
• Real-Time Embedded Systems
• Bare Metal Firmware Bring-Up
• Mechatronic System Control
• Motor & Thermal Control
• PWM / PID Control
• AC/DC Systems
• Embedded Communications Protocols
• Digital & Analogue Electronics Integration
• Source Control (Git or equivalent)

Additional Information:
Applicants must be based in the UK due to the interview process.
Employment is subject to reference checks and may require a DBS check.

Package & Benefits:

• Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent position

Benefits Include:

• Private medical insurance
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Additional annual leave
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Company events
• Casual dress
• On-site gym and parking
• Hybrid/work-from-home flexibility
• Sick pay
• Company car

Location: In-person / UK-based

Position: Senior Firmware Engineer – Embedded System - Job Type: Full-Time - Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per year - Location on-site