Graduate Firmware Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment
Canterbury, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£30,000 – £35,000 pa

Salary

£30,000 – £35,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Entry
Education
Degree
Posted
5 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

33 days holiday Healthcare Enhanced pension

£30,000 - £35,000 + Training + Progression + Hybrid Working + 33 Days Holiday + Healthcare + Enhanced Pension

Excellent role on offer for a recent software or electronics graduate with some experience programming for embedded software/firmware looking to work for a world leading company where you will be provided with extensive training and have the opportunity to progress your career.

Are you a recent software or electronics graduate with programming experience? Would you like to train in FPGA firmware whilst working for a global leading company?

This leading business are experts in the design and manufacture of precision systems for a range of highly specialist industries. Due to their continued growth and heavy workload, they are now looking for a Graduate Firmware Engineer to join their expert team.

In this role you will support the development of new products for a range of exciting projects. You will be involved across the full development lifecycle, from requirements capture and design through to verification, integration, and delivery. You will be provided with extensive training to become an expert in FPGA.

This role would therefore suit a recent graduate in electronics or software engineering with some experience programming embedded firmware/software who is looking to kick-start their at a global leading company.

The Role:

  • Supporting development of new products for exciting projects
  • Firmware design activities from concept to delivery
  • Extensive training on FPGA & firmware provided
  • £30,000 - £35,000 + Training + Progression + Hybrid Working + 33 Days Holiday + Healthcare + Enhanced Pension

The Person:

  • Recent graduate in electronics or software engineering
  • Programming experience in C/C++
  • Some experience with embedded firmware/software
  • Commutable to Canterbury area

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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