Job Description

If you're a Junior Firmware Engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware, writing efficient C code, and seeing your software deployed into real industrial environments, this opportunity offers hands-on exposure to advanced embedded systems and long-term technical growth.
Company and : An established technology-driven organisation operating in the electronics and embedded systems space is looking to appoint a Junior Firmware Engineer into its Technical & Development team.
The role focuses on the design, development, and deployment of firmware and software for control and test equipment used in highly regulated, safety-critical environments. You will get:

• Exposure to mission-critical embedded products used in real-world applications
• Opportunity to work on end-to-end firmware development, from design to commissioning
• Hands-on experience with embedded hardware platforms and electronic systems
• Strong technical mentorship and long-term engineering career progression

Why the Candidate Should Work for This Client:

• Work on complex, non-generic embedded systems (not web or CRUD software)
• Develop firmware that directly interfaces with hardware and electronics
• Gain experience in safety-conscious and industrial-grade environments
• Be part of a technically strong engineering culture focused on quality and innovation

Information on the Company: The organisation is a specialist technology provider operating in the electronics and embedded systems engineering sector, with a strong focus on innovation, reliability, and global standards. The business invests heavily in technical capability and product development.
This is an opportunity to build a serious embedded engineering foundation early in your career, working on technology that matters -- not just code that sits behind a screen.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop firmware/software for control and test equipment
• Write and maintain embedded C code and supporting interfaces
• Contribute to system, test, and technical specifications for new products
• Support firmware/software installation and commissioning at client sites
• Align software development with business strategy and customer requirements
• Stay up to date with global embedded firmware and software trends

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Education:

• BSc Eng. (Computer) / BEng (Electronic) / BSc (Electronics) or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in firmware or embedded software development
• Practical experience developing firmware in C
• Exposure to embedded software architecture
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics
• Debugging experience on embedded platforms

Skills (Technical):

• C (firmware development)
• Embedded systems debugging
• Version control systems and code review practices

Advantageous (Nice to Have):

• Linux (SSH, scripting, development)
• C++, Python and/or Qt
• Real-time embedded systems exposure
• STM32 and/or AVR XMega platforms
• Embedded UI design
• Exposure to software safety certification
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• High motivation and attention to detail
• Strong technical documentation skills

Apply Now! If you meet the above requirements, apply directly.
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• Embedded & Firmware Engineering
• Electronics & Hardware Engineering
• Software Development (.NET, Java, Python)
• DevOps & Cloud Engineering
• Technical & Engineering Leadership

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles or positions.
For more information please contact:
Tristenn Schoeman

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