Embedded Firmware & Hardware Engineer

Reference: NES028622-SV-1

A leading semiconductor technology company based in Paarl, Western Cape is seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware & Hardware Engineer to join its innovative product development team. Duties & Responsibilities This exciting opportunity is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working across the full embedded product lifecycle, from firmware development and hardware integration through to testing, validation, manufacturing support, and high-volume production. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of advanced sensing and lighting technologies, working with microcontrollers, wireless communication systems, sensor interfaces, and embedded electronics.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will contribute to cutting-edge electronic products while collaborating closely with hardware, firmware, and product development teams to deliver robust, market-leading solutions.

Education:

• BEng or MEng in Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualification. 

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• 4-10 years' experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proven experience developing firmware for embedded microcontrollers such as:
  • STM32
  • Nordic nRF
  • Microchip PIC
  • AVR
  • ESP32
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python. 
• Experience working with Git version control systems and collaborative development environments.
• Knowledge of communication protocols including:
  • UART
  • SPI
  • I²C
  • USB
  • CAN
• Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and wireless communication technologies.
• Practical analogue and digital circuit design experience. 
• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analysers, protocol analysers, and spectrum analysers.
• Experience debugging embedded systems using JTAG, SWD, or similar tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. 

Advantageous:

• RTOS development experience (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, or similar).
• Automated testing and CI/CD experience.
• Experience with low-power battery-operated products. 
• EMC/EMI design and compliance testing knowledge. 
• Manufacturing and production test support experience. 

Duties:

• Develop, maintain, optimise, and release embedded firmware for microcontroller-based products.
• Design, build, and evaluate hardware prototypes. 
• Integrate and troubleshoot Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and wireless communication systems.
• Manage products through the full development lifecycle from concept through production release. 
• Perform system optimisation, debugging, and fault-finding activities. 
• Investigate new technologies and support innovation initiatives.
• Develop technical documentation, reports, and engineering records.
• Support manufacturing, validation, qualification, and production activities. 
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality embedded solutions.

  Apply now! 

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Shaleen van Staden
Recruitment Consultant- Engineering
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