National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Senior Firmware Engineer

Durham
2 weeks ago
Create job alert

Job Title: Senior Firmware Engineer
Department: Engineering & Production
Reports to: Engineering Manager

About the Company:

A global technology company headquartered in the UK with operations in the US. The organization is the sole commercial producer of a proprietary semiconductor material used in advanced detection technologies.

The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets high-performance detection systems and imaging solutions. Its portfolio supports sectors such as Security & Defence, Civil Nuclear, Biological Detection, Medical Imaging, and Industrial Applications.

Innovations in detection and imaging contribute to a safer, more secure world and improved patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:



Developing and enhancing handheld products

*

Requirements gathering

*

Firmware design, development, and testing

*

Software configuration management

*

Working collaboratively within a multi-discipline team

Key Skills & Competencies:

*

Strong problem-solving skills; capable of independent and team-based work

*

Collaborative mindset for hardware design and development support

*

Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies

Education / Experience:

Essential:

*

Proficiency in embedded C development for Arm Cortex M4 with bare-metal and RTOS

*

Experience with communication technologies: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB

*

Familiarity with peripheral development: I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, ADC

Desirable:

*

Experience with IAR EWARM development environment

*

Familiarity with NXP M4 and crossover processors

*

Knowledge of battery technology and management for handheld devices

*

Understanding of processor power-saving modes

*

Experience with radiation technologies

*

Exposure to Embedded Linux and Yocto

*

Motor control systems experience

*

Knowledge of C++ and Python

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Electronics Engineer

Senior Scientist – Functional materials, thin films and coatings

Senior Scientist – Functional materials science and particle chemistry

Senior RA & RA positions

Senior Technical Architect

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

How to Find Hidden Medical Technology Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like IMechE, ABHI & More

Medical technology (medtech) is one of the UK’s most dynamic and fast-evolving sectors—combining engineering, healthcare, data science, and innovation. From diagnostic devices and surgical robotics to wearable sensors and AI-powered imaging, medtech is reshaping modern healthcare delivery. But while the demand for skilled professionals is high, many of the best medtech jobs in the UK are never publicly advertised. Instead, these roles are often filled through industry networks, professional associations, CPD events, and member-only job boards. In this article, we’ll explore how to uncover hidden medical technology jobs by strategically engaging with professional bodies like the IMechE, ABHI, TechUK, and other communities. We’ll show you how to use membership directories, special interest groups (SIGs), and innovation networks to connect with employers and discover opportunities before they’re posted online.

How to Get a Better Medical Technology Job After a Lay-Off or Redundancy

Redundancy in the medical technology sector can feel both personally and professionally challenging. Whether your role was in medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, or clinical engineering, the good news is this: demand for medtech talent in the UK remains high, particularly with the ongoing push for NHS innovation, remote monitoring, and AI-driven diagnostics. This guide is here to help you bounce back from redundancy and step into a better role—equipped with new focus, confidence, and strategy.

Medical Technology Jobs Salary Calculator 2025: Pinpoint Your True Worth in Seconds

Why yesterday’s salary guide is already obsolete for UK med‑tech professionals Ask a Biomedical Engineer debugging ECG firmware at 2 a.m., a Regulatory Affairs Specialist deciphering post‑Brexit UKCA routes, or a Field Service Engineer racing between NHS Trusts to install endoscopy towers: “Am I earning what I deserve?” The answer mutates every quarter. EU MDR compliance deadlines squeeze regulatory talent, AI‑powered diagnostics attract Silicon‑Valley cash to Cambridge, & the NHS rolls out virtual wards, spiking demand for connected‑device integration. A salary survey printed in 2024 is now a relic—unaware of the AI‑as‑a‑medical‑device (AIaMD) explosion, the North‑East orthopaedic implant boom, or the MHRA’s new Software & AI roadmap. To kill guesswork, MedicalTechnologyJobs.co.uk distilled a transparent, three‑factor formula that estimates a realistic 2025 UK salary in under a minute. Feed in your discipline, region, & seniority; out pops a defensible benchmark—no stale averages, no vague “competitive” ranges. This article explains the formula, unpacks the forces pushing med‑tech pay ever higher, & sets out five tangible actions to boost your market value in the next ninety days.