Embedded Firmware Engineer

QCS Staffing • Biotechnology • C++ • 5 days ago
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 24, 2026. QCS Staffing scores A on the Alion truth index.

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QCS Staffing, formerly Quanta Consultancy Services, is a specialist recruitment agency headquartered in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, that places contractors, permanent staff and executives in life sciences, data centres, IT, renewable energy and heavy lift. Founded in 1992, it has worked for clients in more than 30 countries and runs offices in the UK, the United States, Ireland, Puerto Rico and the Netherlands, including one in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Its assignments include project, process, CQV and automation engineers, construction and electrical design managers, procurement advisers and network engineers on client capital projects.
qcsstaffing.com • HQ: Berkhamsted, United Kingdom • Recruiting & Staffing • 1-10 employees • Est. 1992
Embedded Firmware Engineer - Cambridge, UK - 2 Year Contract - Life Sciences Our client is a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, specialising in the development and manufacture of cutting-edge drugs. As they continue to grow, they’re seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer to support their dynamic team and drive forward groundbreaking projects in Cambridge. What you’ll deliver:

Design, develop, debug, and optimise embedded firmware for low-power STM32-based IoT devices and connected products.Integrate GNSS modules, LoRa/LoRaWAN communications, and hardware peripherals to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.Develop and maintain embedded software within an RTOS environment, ensuring reliability, performance, and maintainability.Collaborate with multidisciplinary software, hardware, systems, integration, and test teams to deliver high-quality products across the full development lifecycle.

What you’ll need:

Extensive embedded software engineering experience developing embedded systems using C/C++.Strong hands-on experience with STM32 microcontrollers, embedded debugging, and low-power battery-operated devices.Experience integrating GNSS modules, LoRa or LoRaWAN communications, embedded peripherals, and RTOS-based applications (preferably FreeRTOS).Ability to independently deliver production-ready firmware, with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

If this assignment is of interest to you, please apply now! #LI-CH3

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