Premium Ad IT/Computer - Other IT/Computer Johannesburg FULL TIME Job Summary A South African manufacturer and designer of wireless security and alarm monitoring systems, specializing in creating long-range VHF, GPRS, and SMS transceivers, is seeking a Junior-to-Mid Level Embedded Firmware Engineer to maintain, support, and enhance their existing embedded products. Responsibilities: * Maintenance & Support: Maintain existing firmware products; investigate, debug, and resolve defects in deployed systems. * Enhancements & Features: Implement minor feature upgrades and firmware improvements. * Hardware Debugging: Read and interpret electronic schematics to perform root-cause analysis on firmware/hardware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers. * Quality & Workflow: Adhere to established coding standards, documentation practices, and Git version control workflows. * Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and support the testing, validation, and release processes. Minimum Requirements: * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * Experience: 2–6 years of experience in Embedded C firmware development. * Microcontrollers: Strong understanding of microcontrollers, peripheral interfaces, and modular firmware design. * Tools: Proficient with Git and familiar with CI/CD pipelines in a firmware environment. * Languages: Embedded C (Mandatory) * Protocols: Serial communication (UART, SPI, $I^2C$, RS485) and basic TCP/IP. * Architecture: Firm grasp of firmware architecture and state machines. * Security: Exposure to IoT security best practices (secure boot, OTA updates). * Advantageous Skills (Nice to Have) + Wireless communication modules (GSM, LTE, Wi-Fi, etc.) and AT command interfaces. + Advanced IP networking concepts. + Bootloaders and custom firmware update mechanisms. Benefits: * Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills) IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to Hire Resolve IT/Computer Recruiter About…

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