Firmware Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
- £40000.00 - £70000.00 per annum
- Bedford, Bedfordshire
- Industry: Engineering
- Date added: 26/01/2023
Firmware Engineer
- Looking to work for a very well-established company that offers realistic development?
- Experienced in Firmware design?
- Looking to work for a company that is dedicated to reducing environmental health risks?
The Company: My client is a global leader dedicated to reducing occupational and environmental health risks through the manufacture and supply of effective monitoring solutions in occupational hygiene and environmental monitoring equipment. My client has been established for 200 years and still thrives to be at the forefront of technical development
The Role: This role is paramount to my clients continuous strive to be at the forefront of their industry. You will be planning a major part in the development of products that have real world benefits to the general public. For this role you will be comfortable working in a small team whilst taking ownership over all the required firmware design. Although working predominantly on the firmware design, you can also influence all aspects of the product design from concept to implementation. This role is ideal for those with an electronics background looking for a stable, permanent role with realistic development.
For the role as Firmware Engineer, we are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:
- Degree in software or electronic engineering (or similar with additional relevant experience).
- Ideally 2 years+ industry experience in the development of embedded firmware
- Proficient skills and knowledge in 'C' or 'C++' or 'OOP'
- Experience of producing firmware within an RTOS framework (preferably FreeRTOS) would be an advantage
- Wireless connectivity (especially BLE) would be an advantage
- Designing microprocessor circuitry would be an advantage
Package:
- £35,000 - £70,000 (depending on experience)
- 25 days holiday+ bank holidays raising to 27 with time serviced
- Career progression
- Extensive training provided
- Working from home opportunities + flexible hours
Candidate location- Bedford, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Stevenage, Hitchin, Luton.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Firmware Engineer roles across BMS Performance Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £70,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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