Camlin Group
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
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Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Real-Time Applications) – Camlin
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 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 today, the Camlin operation spans over 20 countries across the globe.
Role Description
The Senior Embedded 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.
This role also involves:
- Providing technical guidance and supporting junior and mid-level engineers
- Ensuring systems meet performance and reliability standards
Responsibilities
- Design and implement real-time systems, including DSP algorithms and microcontroller firmware, tailored to project requirements.
- Ensure software meets strict real-time performance constraints, focusing on:
- Latency
- Throughput
- Efficient resource use (memory, processing power)
- Optimize performance and efficiency of:
- Signal processing algorithms
- Embedded systems
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers with:
- Technical guidance
- Best practices
- Skill development support
- Conduct:
- Code reviews
- Design evaluations
- Testing to uphold high-quality standards
- Investigate, debug, and resolve complex technical issues in real-time systems.
- Propose innovative solutions to technical challenges.
- Design systems that comply with regulatory standards.
- Stay updated on advancements in DSP and Microcontroller technologies.
- Identify opportunities for:
- Process improvement
- Optimization of workflows, tools, and methodologies
- Contribute to creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation.
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Essential Criteria
- Proven professional experience in:
- Design, simulation, implementation, verification, and validation of digital circuits on DSP and Microcontroller
- Experience in:
- Programming in C++ and C
- Usage of Real-Time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
- Laboratory equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, signal generators)
- Peripheral standards and communication protocols:
- I2C, SPI, UART, RS485, RS232, RGMII
- Experience in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)
- Proficiency in source code revision control, particularly GIT
- Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal)
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Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of:
- SHARC or equivalent DSP architecture
- Build systems (CMake)
- Complex digital electronic circuits/digital signal processing (e.g., FFT, digital filters, resampling)
- Good understanding of agile methodologies
- Proficiency in:
- gitlab, docker, CI/CD, artifactory
- Application layer protocols (DNP, 1588, MQTT)
- Experience with:
- Electronic components and PCB reworking
- FPGA technologies (particularly AMD Xilinx)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company pension & life assurance schemes
- On-site parking
- Hybrid working
- Subsidised gym membership
- Wellness programmes
Equal Opportunity Statement
Individuals seeking employment at Camlin are considered without regards to:
- Race
- Colour
- Religion
- National origin
- Age
- Sex
- Marital status
- Ancestry
- Physical or mental disability
- Gender identity
- Sexual orientation
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