Hybrid Firmware Engineer

at STATSports

• Job title: Firmware Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: DAC, RTOS
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Newry, United Kingdom

About the role

• Firmware Engineer at STATSports developing embedded systems for wearable technology in elite sports. Collaborating within a skilled team to innovate and improve sport performance tracking products.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design and development of embedded firmware for STATSports products
• Delivering assigned firmware work packages on time and in line with quality, cost, and specification requirements
• Working closely with hardware and software teams to ensure firmware integrates smoothly with production designs
• Contributing to efficient, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing through well-designed firmware
• Assisting in the creation of validation test procedures, field diagnostics, and quality-of-service checks
• Participating in hardware and firmware debugging within complex embedded systems
• Supporting firmware documentation, design reviews, and validation alongside hardware counterparts
• Following QA processes and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Working to agreed deadlines while demonstrating attention to detail, quality, and innovation
• Supporting firmware schedules and estimates in collaboration with senior engineers and the PMO

Requirements

• Hold a degree in Engineering or Computer Science (Electrical, Computer, or Software discipline preferred)
• Have 1–2 years’ experience in an embedded or technical engineering role within a product development environment
• Have experience developing firmware in C and/or C++ (RTOS exposure is a bonus)
• Are familiar with ARM microcontrollers
• Have worked with interfaces such as Bluetooth, UART, I2C, SPI, QSPI, Ethernet, RS232, or RS422
• Understand embedded fundamentals, including timers, PWM, ADC, DAC, DMA, and interrupts
• Are comfortable using IDEs such as Eclipse, Keil, or IAR
• Have some experience with real-time debugging tools and techniques
• Are familiar with collaborative tools like GIT and JIRA
• Communicate clearly and enjoy working as part of a team

Benefits

• A hands-on firmware role contributing to products used in elite sport worldwide
• Exposure to the full embedded product lifecycle, from development through production
• The opportunity to learn from experienced firmware, hardware, and software engineers
• A collaborative environment that values learning, quality, and continuous improvement
• The chance to grow your technical skills while working on cutting-edge wearable technology
• Real visibility of your work in products used by athletes at the very top of their game