Senior Firmware Engineer

About the Role: Insignis Talent are currently working with an innovative company who specialise in advanced capacitive touch technology, who are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Electronics Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and testing algorithms for cutting-edge touch, hover, force, and haptic silicon devices. If you thrive in a creative, resource-limited environment and are committed to high-quality solutions across multiple builds, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities: Develop new features tailored to market requirements on RISC-V-based platforms. Work closely with clients during integration and pre-sales phases to ensure top-quality outcomes for automotive and industrial applications. Split time between coding in C to build algorithms and developing test environments for efficient algorithm evaluation. Qualifications and Experience: Essential: Degree in Electronics or Physics. Other technical fields may be considered with relevant experience. Hands-on experience in embedded C coding. Proficient in software unit testing. Strong numeracy skills and experience with ISO9000 frameworks and version control. Demonstrated record of successful project completions. Desirable: Low-level USB firmware experience. Knowledge of image processing and signal encoding/decoding. Familiarity with small signal analog electronics and capacitive sensing methods. Experience with JIRA. Candidate Requirements: Essential: Ability to produce concise reports and presentations. Strong organizational skills, with a knack for prioritizing and managing multiple projects. Practical mindset with a “right-first-time” approach. High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving skills. Collaborative and comfortable working within a small, dynamic team. Customer-oriented with an expert-level professional demeanor. Continuous learning mindset to stay at the forefront of technical advancements. Must have the legal right to work in the UK. Desirable: Technical hobbies (e.g., electronics, web design, automotive repair). Strong interest in electronic gadgets. Resourcefulness in building tools and equipment as needed. If you are passionate about embedded technology, customer-focused solutions, and advancing your technical knowledge, we invite you to apply for this exciting role