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Embedded Systems Design Engineer

FOTENIXSalford, England, United Kingdom

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Electronic Engineer to contribute to the design and development of mixed-signal embedded systems. This role will span the full development lifecycle, from circuit and PCB design to firmware implementation and validation. You will play a key part in delivering robust, production-ready hardware platforms integrated with custom embedded software.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Hardware Design

Design mixed-signal embedded hardware, including power regulation, sensor interfacing, and signal conditioning
Capture schematics and execute multi-layer PCB layout with impedance-controlled routing
Validate designs against EMC, thermal, and mechanical requirements

Firmware Development

Develop embedded C / C++ firmware for STM32 microcontrollers

Implement low-level peripheral drivers, RTOS tasks, and communication protocols

Integrate and debug embedded network stacks

Testing and Validation

Design and build manual and automated test rigs for validation and production support

Interface test systems with measurement / control equipment for continuous feedback

Conduct real-time debugging and issue tracking during system bring-up

Manufacturing Support

Collaborate with CEMs during prototype and scale up

Provide design for manufacture feedback, manage BOMs, and review assembly / test documentation

Lead pre-compliance testing for safety and EMI certifications (CE, UKCA)

Enforce strong version control using Git across hardware and firmware repositories

Produce clear design reviews, test plans, and validation reports

CORE COMPETENCIES

Proficient in mixed-signal hardware design , including analog and digital circuitry

Skilled in high-speed digital design , with practical experience in impedance-controlled routing and signal integrity for USB and Ethernet interfaces.

Experienced with a wide range of analog sensor interfaces , particularly in optical sensing applications, including photodiodes, phototransistors, and signal conditioning for low-light detection.

Skilled in Altium Designer for schematic capture and multi-layer layout

Comfortable building and maintaining test rigs for embedded systems validation

Experienced in embedded C / C++ development for STM32 MCUs using HAL and LL

Strong understanding of embedded communication protocols and network stacks

Experienced in working with Contract Electronics Manufacturers (CEMs)

Familiar with certification processes , including EMI and safety standards

Proficient in version control using Git in multi-disciplinary teams

Familiar with RTOS-based development , timing-sensitive systems, and low-level debugging

Demonstrates self-motivation, organization , and ownership of tasks in agile workflows

BONUS COMPETENCIES

Experience working with pre-compliance EMC testing tools and techniques

Familiarity with the NVIDIA Jetson Nano platform, including peripheral interfacing, GPIO, and deploying embedded Linux-based applications.

Familiarity with thermal management in enclosure-integrated electronics

Knowledge of mechanical constraints, stack-ups, and packaging for embedded systems

Experience with sensor calibration, filtering, and analog signal integrity conside

OUR VALUES

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage individuals across any sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender, neurodiversity, and / or disability to apply. Our ethos is to propagate creative talent, each individual provides a key facet to our culture. We are aware of the pressures of today’s lifestyle and operate flexible work times and locations to facilitate. Staff training programmes help you develop your future with high-performing but laid-back individuals. A constant supply oflocal coffee and tea and a collaborative music playlist set the scene for those Monday mornings.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Machinery Manufacturing

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