Firmware/Embedded Software EngineerContract: 6 months, outside IR35, Manchester, 2 days a week on site, rate DOEProject Scope:Development and optimisation of embedded firmware for a new electronic product, supporting hardware bring-up, feature development and preparation for production release. The role will work closely with electronics and test engineers to deliver stable, production-ready firmware.Technical Scope:Embedded firmware development in C/C++Microcontroller-based systems (e.g. STM32, NXP, Microchip or similar)Hardware bring-up, board-level debugging and peripheral driver developmentCommunication interfaces such as SPI, I C, UART, CAN, USB or EthernetRTOS-based development and task scheduling (where ..... full job details .....