Senior Firmware Engineer

STATSports

Senior Firmware Engineer developing embedded firmware for STATSports performance tracking technology. Collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept to production for elite athletes' applications.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeNewry • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DACRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing and developing embedded firmware for STATSports products, from concept through to production
Owning assigned firmware work packages, ensuring delivery meets cost, quality, and specification targets
Collaborating closely with hardware and software teams to ensure firmware integrates cleanly with production designs
Supporting efficient, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing through robust firmware design
Creating validation test procedures, field diagnostics, and quality-of-service checks
Performing hardware and firmware debugging within complex embedded systems
Producing firmware documentation, design guides, and participating in design reviews
Supporting manufacturing and test teams during the bring-up and validation of finished designs
Adhering to QA processes and actively contributing to continuous quality improvement
Planning firmware schedules, effort estimates, and delivery timelines in collaboration with the PMO
Meeting deadlines while maintaining high standards of innovation, quality, and reliability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hold a degree in Engineering or Computer Science (Electrical, Computer, or Software discipline preferred)
Have 3+ years of experience in a product development environment
Confident in developing embedded firmware in C and C++ (RTOS experience a plus)
Hands-on experience with ARM microcontrollers
Comfortable working with interfaces such as Bluetooth, UART, I2C, SPI, QSPI, Ethernet, RS232, and RS422
Strong grasp of embedded fundamentals, including timers, PWM, ADC, DAC, DMA, and interrupts
Experienced with IDEs such as Eclipse, Keil, or IAR
Comfortable with real-time debugging and system-level communication protocols
Use collaborative tools such as GIT and JIRA as part of your workflow
Balance technical depth with clear communication and planning

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ownership of embedded platforms from development through production
Collaboration with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams
Exposure to cutting-edge wearable and sports technology
A culture that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
The opportunity to see your work deliver real-world performance insights

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded firmware developmentCC++RTOSARM microcontrollersBluetoothUARTI2CSPIreal-time debugging

Soft Skills

communicationplanningcollaborationquality improvementinnovationtime management

Certifications

degree in Engineeringdegree in Computer Science