Firmware and Hardware Development Engineer

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Our client, a well-established technology and product development organisation, is seeking an experienced Firmware & Hardware Development Engineer to play a key role in the design, development, testing, and enhancement of embedded systems. You'll work within a collaborative engineering environment, contributing to new product development while maintaining and improving existing solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern embedded technologies, communication protocols, and hardware platforms while influencing product innovation from concept through to deployment. If you're looking for an environment that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, implement, and test embedded firmware for new and existing products. Analyse and design hardware and firmware solutions in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Create formal test plans and execute product testing to ensure quality and reliability. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve firmware and hardware-related issues. Maintain and enhance existing firmware while ensuring system stability. Support the migration of products to newer technologies and platforms. Document systems, enhancements, and development processes. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives where required. Ensure adherence to best-practice development standards and processes. Job Experience and Skills Required Qualifications: BSc or BEng Degree in Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant embedded systems development experience. Proven experience developing embedded software using RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS, uClinux, or similar. Strong firmware development experience using C. Experience working with microcontrollers such as STM32, Nordic nRF, Atmel AVR, TI MSP430, or Microchip PIC. Experience with embedded communications and networking technologies. Technical Skills: Communication protocols including TCP/IP, MQTT, SPI, UART, USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and RS485. Experience with GSM/LTE communication technologies. Embedded product testing and validation. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. Advantageous: RF development experience (LoRa, Sigfox, 443MHz, 868MHz). SQL Server experience. Application development using Java, C++, and/or C#. Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: />I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Software Developers Data Analysts Data Science IT Infrastructure Test Analyst If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information, contact: Mfundo Mthembu Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn!