A well-established UK engineering and manufacturing company is hiring a Senior Firmware Engineer / Linux Developer to work on complex, specialist hardware systems used globally in real-world applications.

This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys working close to hardware, owning designs and contributing across the full product lifecycle.

The Role

You will join a multi-disciplinary engineering team developing embedded firmware and Linux-based systems from early prototypes through to production machines.

This is a hands-on senior role with genuine technical ownership and influence over system design.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and architecting firmware solutions

• Developing embedded Linux software on ARM and x86 platforms

• Working across full lifecycle from prototype to production

• Interfacing with electronics, mechanics and optical systems

• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams

• Taking technical ownership and leading where required

Technical Environment

• Embedded Linux (ARM & x86)

• STM32, Raspberry Pi, NXP i.MX platforms

• Low-level hardware interfacing (analogue, digital, electromechanical)

• USB, PCIe, MIPI, I2C, SPI

• Cameras, motors, temperature and lighting control

• Basic GUI development

• Safety-critical design considerations

Background

• Degree in Software Engineering, Electronics or similar (2:1 or above)

• Strong firmware and embedded systems experience

• Comfortable owning designs and working autonomously

• Experience working close to hardware

Nice to Have

• Git, DevOps tools, Visual Studio

• Schematic reading and hardware debug

• Low- to medium-volume manufacturing exposure

• Wireless technologies (Bluetooth, WiFi, RFID)

• PICs, CPLDs or FPGAs

• Interest in imaging or photography

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary

• Performance-related bonus

• Hybrid working

• Pension, private medical (including dental), life assurance

• Relocation support if required

• Generous holiday allowance

• 37.5-hour working week