Junior Firmware Engineer (Lisburn)
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 51% sure that is the right code. Camlin Technologies Limited is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2124 (Electronics engineers) or SOC 2123 (Electrical engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,700 | £49,200 | £54,700 |
2124 Electronics engineers Also possible | £36,400 | £41,600 | £46,800 | £52,000 |
2123 Electrical engineers Also possible | £41,100 | £47,000 | £52,900 | £58,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Our Values
- We work together
- We believe in people
- We won’t accept the ‘way it has always been done’
- We listen to learn
- We’re trying to do the right thing
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Company Pension & Life Assurance Schemes
- On-site parking
- Hybrid Working
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Wellness programmes
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Individuals seeking employment at Camlin are considered without regards to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital states, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.
About Camlin
Camlin is a global technology leader that operates with the vision of bringing revolutionary products to life for a wide range of industries, including power and rail, and also has interests in a number of R&D projects in a variety of scientific sectors.
At Camlin we believe in high quality engineering and design, allowing us to develop market leading products and services. In short, we love creating value for our customers by solving difficult problems. As of now, Camlin operates in over 20 countries worldwide.🌐
Role Description
The Junior Firmware Engineer in the Real-Time Applications unit is a key contributor responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge solutions using DSP and Microcontroller technologies.
Role Responsibilities
- Design, implement and debug firmware for Digital Signal Processors and Microcontrollers for real-time applications, tailored to project requirements.
- Ensure FW meets strict real-time performance constraints, focusing on latency, throughput, and efficient use of system resources (e.g., DSP cores, communication interfaces, memory, processing power).
Essential Criteria
- Experience in the design, simulation, implementation, verification and validation of real-time systems on DSPs and Microcontrollers.
- Experience in programming in C++ and C languages.
- Knowledge of theory and usage of Real Time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
- Knowledge of theory and design of complex digital electronic circuits and digital signal processing algorithms (FFT, digital filters, re-sampling, ecc.).
- Analytical and problem-solving attitude.
- Experience in the use of laboratory equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, signal generators).
- Experience with peripheral standards and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, RS485, RS232, RGMII, ecc.).
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Desirable Criteria
- · Knowledge of SHARC or equivalent DSP architecture.
- · Knowledge of build systems (CMake).
- · Proficiency with gitlab, docker, CI/CD, artifactory.
- · Proficiency in source code revision control, especially GIT.
- · Knowledge of agile methodologies
- · Experience with application layer protocols, such as DNP, 1588, MQTT, and more.
- · Knowledge of electronic components and PCB reworking.
- · Experience with TCL scripting.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Camlin Technologies Limited, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~399k in sample- Middle half £42,536–76,752
- Median £56,784
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Camlin Technologies Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.