Firmware Developer/Software Developer/Embedded Developer

Firmware Developer/Software Developer/Embedded Developer Firmware Developer required by global manufacturing company for an initial 12-month contract. As a Firmware Developer /Software Developer/Embedded Developer you will be required • Design, implementation and testing of Embedded software/firmware to provide machine control solutions for integrated electronics. • Creation, migration, extension and integration of firmware libraries for Microprocessor applications. • Development and execution of test plans to demonstrate functionality of the Embedded software/firmware solutions; including unit, module and integration testing. Project Engineering • Pro-active contribution to development projects with the ability to work with hardware and software engineers to understand the requirements of the whole system. • Effective communication of interfaces and agreed protocols with other development project team members. • Collaboration with 3rd parties to ensure that delivered Embedded software/firmware solutions are well understood, characterised and maintainable. • Contribution to design reviews with peers and other groups as required. Qualifications: • Ideally BSc or MSc degree qualified in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with Embedded Software Engineering or equivalent experience • Equivalent commercial, industrial or practical experience. Ideal Experience: • Embedded software design and implementation for control and automation purposes. • Implementation of solutions on STM32H7 processors or similar • Including development and maintenance of peripheral libraries in order to support multiple variants of the processors within the same family. • Experience of implementing bespoke communication protocols over serial interfaces such as RS232 and RS485. Desirable Experience: • Participation in integrated engineering teams, including the specification, development, testing and commissioning of high value laboratory equipment. • Experience in high technology and/or science industries. Essential Skills: • Knowledge of STM32F4 or STM32H7 Microprocessor. • Implementation of peripheral drivers on STM32F4 or STM32H7 Microprocessor using the STM32F4 STD PERIPH drivers. • C/C++ for Embedded software/firmware solutions. • Experience with TFS/Azure DevOps. • Real Time solutions using Super Loop architectures. • Good oral and written communication skills. • Good planning skills. • Team-based style. Firmware Developer/Software Developer/Embedded Developer