We're recruiting a Senior Embedded Software Engineer (firmware, real-time control and hardware integration) for a growing UK manufacturer of high-precision test instrumentation. Their systems combine precision electronics, mechanical actuation and closed-loop control, and the firmware you write directly affects the accuracy of tests that inform real engineering decisions.
Engineering is in a strong growth phase: the team has delivered new products, put solid development processes in place, and now has a full roadmap: refurbishing flagship products, developing next-generation instruments, and expanding into new markets with very different control requirements. You'll help lead a programme of six to eight projects over the next year: reviewing existing firmware and hardware, fixing and hardening what's there, and designing new firmware where platforms need to change. It's a blend of new development and in-depth work on existing code, with ownership from day one.
You're proactive and take initiative rather than waiting to be told what to do. You see the bigger picture, find practical solutions, and keep a sense of humour. The team moves quickly, values a fail-fast approach to learning, and is tight-knit, so you'll enjoy working collaboratively.
What you'll be doing:
The Candidate: Embedded Software Engineer / Firmware Engineer
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Location: Hampshire | Salary: £50000 - £70000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 08/10/2026
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