Descripción de la oferta
I’m recruiting on behalf of a pioneering European space technology startup developing advanced electric propulsion systems. They are looking for a Firmware Engineer with a strong low-level, bare-metal focus to work at the intersection of hardware and software.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the metal, understands real-world electronic behaviour, and is comfortable moving between datasheets, registers, embedded C, and lab instrumentation.The RoleYou’ll be responsible for developing robust, efficient firmware that directly interfaces with microcontrollers and hardware peripherals. Working closely with electronics engineers, you’ll help validate hardware, solve integration challenges, and ensure firmware behaviour aligns precisely with hardware constraints.This is a hands-on role in an environment where firmware and hardware are deeply interconnected and technical ownership is high.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop bare-metal firmware, including low-level drivers and register-level peripheral configurationInterpret datasheets, technical reference manuals, block diagrams, and schematicsConfigure and debug MCU peripherals (timers, GPIO, ADC/DAC, DMA, watchdogs, PWM, etc.)Implement and verify communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, UARTUse MCU toolchains such as STM32CubeIDE, MPLAB X, Code Composer Studio, or similarDebug using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and SWD/JTAGCollaborate closely with the electronics team on HW/FW integration and validationSupport integration with higher-level software layers when requiredMUST HAVE3+ years of proven experience in bare-metal firmware developmentStrong ability to read and understand datasheets, register maps, and schematicsSolid embedded C programming skillsHands-on debugging experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzersPractical knowledge of I²C, SPI, UART, PWM, GPIOExperience with common MCU development environmentsProfessional English proficiencyNICE TO HAVEPersonal firmware or electronics projects (GitHub, custom hardware, etc.)Embedded C++ experienceGit and good version-control practicesFamiliarity with Make, CMake, or similar build systemsExperience with FreeRTOS or another RTOSBasic Linux knowledge (CLI, scripting, embedded concepts)Ability to review schematics using tools like Altium or KiCadWhy This Opportunity?Work on real space hardware in a high-impact engineering roleStrong autonomy and technical ownershipHybrid working model and flexible hoursWell-structured benefits, learning budget, and private health coverJoin a small, highly technical team shaping next-generation propulsion systems
