senior embedded engineer, r&d, thessaloniki
Jul 18, 2026 · Olympia Electronics International
What you'll do
- Design firmware solutions based on project requirements
- Code using C language
- Contribute to schematic design and manage PCB layout
- Contribute to firmware architecture and development, engineering tests and product validation
- Draft technical documentation related to firmware and hardware code
Key requirements
- 5+ years' experience
- C programming and embedded firmware development
- Deep understanding of embedded architecture concepts and MCU programming
- Experience with FreeRTOS and Cortex-M processors
- PCB schematic design including analog, digital, and power electronics
- Serial communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C
- Version control (Git), issue tracking (Jira), and technical documentation (Doxygen, Confluence)
- Risk assessment, problem solving, project design techniques, and teamwork
- Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Applied Computer Sciencepreferred
Benefits
- The opportunity to work on high-end projects, for products distributed worldwide to major clients.
- A chance to join a globally established company with skills development opportunities and an excellent working environment.
- Flexible working hours.
About the job
The Senior Embedded Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, testing, certification and manufacturing process of addressable panels on emergency lighting, addressable fire alarm and central battery systems. You will work in a dynamic environment and be part of a workplace where your day to day will involve working as a team on world-class products.
Your key responsibilities include
- Designing firmware solutions based on project requirements
- Coding using C language
- Contributing to schematic design and managing PCB layout
- Contributing to firmware architecture and development, engineering tests and product validation
- Drafting the technical documentation related to the firmware and hardware code (Doxygen, Confluence)
What you bring to the team:
- Master's or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Applied Computer Science or related technical field
- Proven industry experience in the end-to-end development life cycle, from the initial concept to production (including architecture, design, development, debugging, documentation, and validation)
- Minimum 5 years of C coding experience in embedded firmware
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of electronics
- Deep understanding of embedded architecture concepts (CPU core, internal and external memories, CPU peripherals)
- Experience programming MCUs and RTOS such as FreeRTOS
- Experience with Cortex-M Processors (M0, M0+, M3, M4, M7)
- Experience identifying hardware requirements based on firmware requirements
- Experience in version control (Git) and issues tracking (Jira)
- Experience in designing schematics on analog, digital and power electronics domain
- Experience in serial protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)
- Ability to navigate, understand & adapt large existing codebases
- Ability in risk assessment and problem solving during the product’s life cycle development
- Ability to use block diagrams, conceptual sketches, pseudo-code and other techniques of project designing
- Excellent team working skills is a must, both internally within the R&D department as well as across departments
- Fluency in English both written and spoken
Nice to have:
- Good knowledge of PCB design guidelines for achieving EMC with minimal EMI
- Familiarity of object-oriented programming concepts, preferably in C++
- Familiarity of Web concepts (Ethernet, WiFi, Cloud Services, Cyber Security)
What we offer:
- The opportunity to work on high-end projects, for products distributed worldwide to major clients
- A chance to join a globally established company with skills development opportunities and an excellent working environment
- Flexible working hours
Send your resume, mentioning the position you are applying for, to cv@olympia-electronics.gr
Thank you for your interest in Olympia Electronics, and good luck!
About the company
At Olympia Electronics, we are not just looking for employees. We are looking for partners who will contribute to shaping tomorrow. We are a team that builds the future, and you can be a part of this journey.
1. Who We Are:
Here you will find an environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and the development of personal and professional success. We recognize and value your passion and skills, and we are committed to providing you with the opportunities and support you need to succeed. Here, there are no limits to how far you can go.
2. Why Work Here:
Your vision and ambition can flourish here. We are dedicated to helping you advance in your career.
Share your talents and goals with us and let's achieve together!
*Olympia Electronics is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
About the company
At Olympia Electronics, we are not just looking for employees. We are looking for partners who will contribute to shaping tomorrow. We are a team that builds the future, and you can be a part of this journey.
1. Who We Are:
Here you will find an environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and the development of personal and professional success. We recognize and value your passion and skills, and we are committed to providing you with the opportunities and support you need to succeed. Here, there are no limits to how far you can go.
2. Why Work Here:
Your vision and ambition can flourish here. We are dedicated to helping you advance in your career.
Share your talents and goals with us and let's achieve together!
*Olympia Electronics is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.