Firmware Engineer 

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Department: R&D  

Location: Romsey, Southampton, SO519AQ, United Kingdom 

Reports to: Jonathan Woods (Principal Scientist) 

Mission: Be the technical authority on firmware development with the lead electronic engineer within a rapidly developing deep tech start-up, working closely together with a highly capable cross disciplinary team. 

Type: Full Time Employment | On-site

Contact: Info@aquarktechnologies.com 

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Role Description: 

We believe quantum technology can improve the world by allowing us to measure,  communicate and compute in new and radically improved ways. In the quantum  technology sector, cold atoms are the universal platform through which we harness its  power and disruptive capabilities. We want you to join us in pioneering and building out  this new area of innovation so that it can become part of our everyday lives. 

 

As a Firmware Engineer, you will be the technical authority on firmware development working closely with the lead electronic engineer. You will create, implement and optimise firmware for quantum industry specific hardware As we are a start-up, there will be significant opportunity to shape the role  and the wider company as activities progress. Start-up work can be extremely challenging,  uncertain and hard to predict, but also extremely rewarding as you look to build  something new alongside other highly skilled and motivated people at a rapid pace.  

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Your Responsibilities: 

• Lead firmware development as the in house technical authority working closely with the lead electronic engineer.

• Create, implement and optimise firmware for quantum industry specific hardware

• Plan and execute unit testing routines to successfully validate firmware’s functionality 

• Optimise code to match product requirements, ensure quality and coding standards

• Provide feedback to the hardware development team by identifying areas for improvement based on the integration testing results. 

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Background and qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.

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Required skills:

• +3 years of experience in designing, developing and maintaining firmware for embedded systems 

• Strong experience with C, C++ programming languages. Experience with Python and Verilog is a plus

• Coding ARM core-based microcontrollers/microprocessors.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Preferred skills:

• ​Experience with hardware testing/debugging practises using lab equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers etc.)

• Experience with FPGAs and Linux operating systems, FreeRTOS is a positive

• Strong desire to work in a start-up environment with a hands on approach and can do attitude.

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Benefits:  

• Companywide milestone bonus scheme. 

• Employee Share Options. 

• 26 Days of holiday. 

• Flexibility around core hours. 

• Company outings, team building and training opportunities. 

• Half day knowledge building every 2 weeks. 

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To apply, please email your CV and a motivational statement to Info@aquarktechnologies.com, quoting the job title in the email subject. ​