Firmware Engineer
Nederland, Noord-brabant, Eindhoven
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: > 10 Years
Renewable Energy
Introduction
As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for the embedded software development of electronic products from concept through final testing and validation. The role involves close collaboration with hardware, system, and test engineers and an active contribution to system-level design.
What are you going to do
The majority of development is focused on embedded C for real-time systems, including control loops, communication protocols, and device-level user interfaces.
What will you do?
- Actively contribute to system architecture, design, and integration
- Design, implement, test, and validate embedded software for power-electronic systems
- Program microcontrollers primarily in C
- Work with real-time constraints, communication protocols, and hardware interfaces
- Support hardware testing, validation, and troubleshooting
- Document software designs and technical decisions
Essential skills and knowledge
You are proactive, solution-oriented, and thrive in a less structured, fast-moving environment. You enjoy taking ownership, collaborating across teams, and translating complex technical requirements into practical solutions. Additionally, you have:
- At least 5 years of experience in Embedded Software Engineering
- BSc or MSc in Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar
- Strong experience with microcontroller programming
- Strong proficiency in C (C++ experience is a plus)
- Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot electronic circuits
What we offer
You will join a dynamic and international team where autonomy, collaboration, and professional growth are highly valued. You can expect:
- A gross monthly salary of up to €7.000,- on the basis of a 40h workweek (excluding 8% holiday allowance), depending on experience.
- Additional benefits such as travel allowance/public transport card, and laptop or smartphone.
- 26 holiday days, with the option to extend to 40 days.
- Flexibility and hybrid working options, giving you the freedom to work from home or the office.
- Extensive training and career development opportunities, including programs via the Brunel Academy.
- A pension scheme and collective health insurance.
- Discounts on gyms, cultural activities, and wellness programs.
About Brunel
Brunel provides flexible and permanent staffing solutions to leading clients in the technical sector. Brunel Engineering specializes in seconding both junior and experienced engineers across a wide range of disciplines.