BIOS Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

BIOS Engineer (Embedded): Developing and maintaining UEFI BIOS and bootloader software for high-performance embedded computing solutions with an accent on hardware integration and low-level programming. Focus on board bring-up, debugging complex hardware-software interactions, and implementing security features for defense and aerospace applications.

Location: Must be based in the UK (Colchester office available for hybrid work).

Company

A provider of high-performance embedded computing solutions for the defence, telecoms, and aerospace industries with four decades of expertise.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain UEFI BIOS and bootloader software.
• Integrate board-level hardware including PCIe, USB, Ethernet, I2C, GPIO, and UART.
• Collaborate with hardware designers during product specification, board bring-up, and validation phases.
• Define test software plans in coordination with the realisation team.
• Resolve escalated customer technical issues.
• Implement security features and support product architecture.

Requirements

• Must be eligible for BPSS level security clearance.
• Substantial experience developing UEFI BIOS or bootloader firmware using EDK2, Slimboot, or Intel FSP.
• Proficiency in Embedded C programming for x86, PowerPC, or ARM architectures.
• Practical experience with register-level hardware programming.
• Ability to interpret schematics and datasheets for debugging.
• Strong communication skills in English for interdisciplinary teamwork.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Private Health Insurance through Bupa and income protection.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
• Annual profit share bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave and employee assistance programme.
• Flexible work environment with hybrid options.