Graduate Embedded Firmware Engineer

Great Malvern, England, United Kingdom

10/28/2024

Job Title: Graduate Embedded Firmware Engineer

Location: Remote Working / Malvern, Worcestershire

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and talented Graduate Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a passion for embedded systems and firmware development. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, contribute to the development of innovative products, and grow your skills in a supportive environment.

What you'll do:

• Design, develop, and test embedded firmware for on instrument applications.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate sensor technology providing an agnostic interface to application developers.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware issues to ensure robust and reliable operation.
• Document firmware designs, test procedures, and results.
• Provide Technical Documentation to Support Application Developers.
• Evaluate new platform technologies and integrate into platform architecture.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Graduate in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Linux OS Knowledge preferably Debian based. (Filesystem Creation, Kernel / Driver Installation, Shell Script Production, Update package creation).
• YOCTO Recipe Maintenance and build (Modify existing Recipe(s) and Build Custom Embedded OS for Specific Processors Variants e.g. NXP iMX8 Arm64, Qualcomm Snap Dragon).
• Linux Kernel Configuration and Build. (Knowledge of Kernel Parameters to allow specific customisation to support Docker / Moby containers and Hardware specific device drivers).
• Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g., RTOS, Threadx).
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of software development life cycle and agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
• Knowledge of C# programming language and SOLID principles.
• Basic knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  
  

Desirable Skills:

• Basic understanding of digital and analogue circuit interfacing.
• Familiarity with low-level programming and hardware interfacing.
• Understanding of software development life cycle and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with embedded development tools and environments (e.g., Keil, IAR, GCC).
• Exposure to hardware debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analysers).
  
  

Why you should join Malvern Panalytical:

• Be a part of an ambitious, fast-growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive culture.
• Drive growth within a leading global organisation whose purpose is to work with our customers, to make the world a better place
• Be a key member of our team in our amazing Malvern offices, with a hybrid working model
• Access to an onsite restaurant
• Gym discounts
• Volunteering days and much more
  
  

About Malvern Panalytical

Malvern Panalytical is a global leader in the analytics of material and life sciences.

We unleash the power of small things to make big things happen for our customers.

Our vision is to make the world cleaner, healthier, and more productive.

We partner with our customers to make their solutions possible through the power of

precision measurements, our expertise, trusted data, and insights. Our people are

partners in discovery. We collaborate with our customers and with each other to

discover new possibilities and achieve breakthroughs. Our culture is a healthy, high-

performance culture shaped by our values: Own it, Aim High and Be True.

We’re committed to Net Zero in our own operations by 2030 and in our total value

chain by 2040. With over 2300 employees across the globe, we are part of Spectris

plc, the world-leading precision measurement group.

Malvern Panalytical. We’re BIG on small™

Malvern Panalytical, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive

culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn’t

something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection

of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from

underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. We are an inclusive

organization and we prize diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.