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Jude B.

Harpenden, United Kingdom

$35/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hello, Everyone! I am an embedded systems engineer, PCB designer, and firmware developer with over 10 years of professional experience. I provide complete, end-to-end solutions for a wide range of electronic device designs, supporting clients from initial concept and schematic design to PCB layout, prototyping, assembly, and full system testing. I have strong expertise in high-speed PCB design, including PCIe and DDR4 routing, as well as precise impedance matching for reliable performance at high frequencies. I also specialize in RF and antenna design for modern IoT devices, ensuring optimal signal integrity and system efficiency. In addition, I have deep experience in ultra-low power design, achieving microamp and sub-microamp current consumption for battery-operated and wearable systems. I specialize in firmware development for LTE-GPS-LoRa-BLE-based embedded systems (nRF52 series), including low-power optimization and high-precision sensor acquisition. My focus is on delivering robust, production-ready solutions with high reliability and performance. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Main Skills ๐Ÿ‘‰Embedded Systems ๐Ÿ‘‰Schematic Circuit Design(Low Power consumption Design) ๐Ÿ‘‰Firmware Development(All Microcontrollers-STM32, TMS320, ESP32, FPGA, nRF52, Raspberry PI) ๐Ÿ‘‰PCB Design(High speed signal routing, PCIe, DDR4, 18 multi-Layers Design, RF antenna Design,) using Altium Designer, KiCad, EasyEDA, Fusion 360(No problem in DFM-JLCPCB) ๐Ÿ‘‰IoT with nRF52(BLE), LoRa(for example, SX1262), LTE(SIM card interface), GPS and other variety of sensors ๐Ÿ› ๏ธTools & Technologies: ๐Ÿ‘‰ nRF5 SDK / nRF Connect SDK ๐Ÿ‘‰SEGGER Embedded Studio + J-Link debugging ๐Ÿ‘‰ C/C++ (bare-metal & RTOS) ๐Ÿ‘‰ BLE GATT, LTE AT commanders, custom wireless protocols ๐Ÿ‘‰SPI / I2C / UART / ADC integration ๐Ÿ‘‰Low-noise measurement systems (nA level) ๐Ÿ‘‰STM32CubeIDE, Cube MX, Keil, CCS, Arduino, ... ๐Ÿ‘‰MQTT, Free RTOS, Zephyr RTOS ๐Ÿš€ I can support your project from concept to production.

  • Firmware
  • Embedded System
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Circuit Design
  • PCB Design
  • Multilayer PCB
  • Schematic
  • Hardware Design
  • Prototype Design
  • Software Development
Zain S.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

$20/hr
4.8
34 jobs

From concept to tested prototype, I design high-performance PCBs and embedded systems for startups, engineers, and product teams who need results that work the first time. With 8 years of experience in embedded systems and hardware design, I specialize in creating production-ready electronics that are efficient, reliable, and built for scale. Whether you're developing a new product or improving an existing design, I bring the technical expertise and problem-solving mindset to get it done right the first time. ๐Ÿ’ก What I Offer: ๐Ÿ”น Embedded System Development: ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32 ๐Ÿ”น Advanced PCB Design: From 2-layer to complex multilayer boards with BGA, RF, and high-speed signals ๐Ÿ”น Cost-Effective Engineering: Focused on value without compromising quality ๐Ÿ”น Rapid Prototyping: Helping you move from idea to working prototype quickly ๐Ÿ”ง Core Technical Skills: โœ”๏ธ Analog & Power Circuit Design: LED drivers, SMPS, sensor interfacing โœ”๏ธ Motor Control & Drive Systems โœ”๏ธ Signal Integrity & EMC/EMI-Conscious Design โœ”๏ธ Communication Protocols: RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI, UART, CAN โœ”๏ธ Firmware Development: Embedded C/C++ for real-time applications ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Tools & Platforms I Work With: ๐Ÿ‘‰ Altium Designer โ€“ Industry-standard PCB design ๐Ÿ‘‰ LTspice โ€“ Analog simulation & validation ๐Ÿ‘‰ Proteus โ€“ Embedded system simulation ๐Ÿ‘‰ Signal integrity tools and EMI/EMC testing preparation ๐Ÿš€ Why Work With Me? โœจ Proven record of delivering on time and exceeding expectations โœจ Strong communicator who makes complex things simple โœจ Practical experience with certification-ready hardware โœจ Affordable, efficient, and results-oriented ๐ŸŽฏ Letโ€™s Build Something That Works Whether you're launching a new product, troubleshooting a design, or scaling to production, Iโ€™m ready to help bring your vision to life with solid engineering and dependable execution. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Check out my work: github.com/zainsiddiqui-zz ๐Ÿ“ฉ Letโ€™s connect and build your next success.

  • Arduino
  • Embedded C
  • PIC16
  • Altium Designer
  • PCB Design
  • Multilayer PCB
  • NI Multisim
  • Microcontroller
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Power Electronics
  • PSPICE
  • Electronic Design
Piotr K.

Leicester, United Kingdom

$50/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hello. If we agree to go ahead with bringing your idea to life, you can be sure that: ๐ŸŒ I never take a project from a client if I'm not 101% sure how to do it. I tend to learn new things on my personal projects instead of wasting the client's time and money. ๐Ÿ’ผ The design documentation will be well-structured and tidy. ๐ŸŽฏ The schematic design and PCB layout will be done properly to pass the EMC. ๐Ÿ’ต The design will be cost-effective by thoroughly selecting the components and not paying for something the project doesn't need. ๐Ÿš€ The firmware in C will be designed to be predictable and reliable. ๐ŸญThe project will be designed with mass-manufacturability in mind. ๐Ÿ”ฉThe prototype will be assembled and tested in-house using professional equipment. ๐ŸŽฎIf required, some of the mechanical parts of your project can be designed using Fusion 360. โ— I approach hardware and software design, focusing on reliability and performance in real-world conditions, not just on the desk. Leveraging my expertise as an electronics engineer, I ensure that all my designs pass EMC/EMI requirements. My work is built to withstand the demands of field deployment. Hi! Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm an Electronics Engineer with 7+ years of professional full-time experience and 13 years of hands-on hobbyist experience. My passion for electronics started when I was a kid, and it has driven me to develop an expertise in the hardware and software aspects of electronics engineering. โ— My main specialisations are: Audio on low-cost devices, Battery-powered devices. โ— I'm experienced with the following: Firmware design in C for ESP32, STM32, CH32V, 8051 MCU's Mixed-signal multi-layer PCBs. BOM optimisation. DC/DC Wi-Fi LoRa SPI, I2S, I2C, UART, CAN User interfaces using the LVGL graphics library RaspberryPi โ— Software I use: KiCad for schematic capture and PCB layout(I've used Altium in the past). VSCode and CubeIDE for firmware. LTSpice for simulations. Autodesk Fusion 360 as MCAD. A bunch of other specialised software for calculations and simulations. Let's work together to bring your ideas to life.

  • Embedded C
  • Firmware Programming
  • Multilayer PCB
  • Low-Level Programming
  • ESP32
  • STM32
  • KiCad
  • Digital Electronics
  • Analog Electronics
  • Electronics
  • 3D Design
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
A A.

London, United Kingdom

$50/hr
4.9
12 jobs

Lead Design Engineer with Over 13 year experience of embedded systems, FPGA, C, Verilog HDL , MATLAB Similunk and VHDL using Xilinx/ Intel(Altera)and Microsemi tool chain. Microsoft Certified Data Scientist with 5 years of experience in Data Analytics and DevOps. Performed and automated ETL and Machine Learning operations. Deployed Machine Learning techniques to train, evaluate, and deploy models that solve business problems

  • Embedded System
  • MATLAB
  • Python
  • Data Analysis
  • FPGA
  • Xilinx
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • C
  • Verilog
  • VHDL
Lewis L.

Belfast, United Kingdom

$75/hr
5.0
24 jobs

Senior electronics and embedded firmware engineer delivering complete, production-ready systems. I take ownership of electronics development from architecture through schematic design, PCB layout, firmware, and validation. Most projects are delivered independently, with structured communication and clear documentation throughout. I work with companies that: - Need to outsource electronics or firmware development - Have an existing product that requires improvement, redesign, or scaling - Require senior-level engineering without hiring internally - Value predictability, accountability, and clean handover What I Deliver - End-to-end electronics engineering: schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, and validation - Embedded firmware development (bare-metal and RTOS) - Design updates, feature additions, and legacy system improvements - Manufacturing-ready designs with clear documentation - Smooth collaboration with in-house engineers, mechanical teams, and manufacturers Industries & Systems Iโ€™ve worked on products and systems across: - Industrial electronics - IoT and connected devices - Consumer and professional hardware - Sensor-based and control systems My focus is always on robustness, maintainability, and real deployment, not just prototypes. Why Companies Choose Me - Senior experience: I work autonomously and require minimal supervision - Clear communication: technical clarity for both engineers and non-technical stakeholders - Production mindset: designs intended for manufacturing, testing, and long-term use - Proven reliability: Top Rated Plus, 100% Job Success, long-term client relationships Engagement Models - Long-term outsourced electronics engineer - Short-term support for critical milestones - Fixed-scope development or redesign projects If you need a dependable electronics engineer who can integrate quickly and deliver without friction, Iโ€™d be happy to discuss your project.

  • Arduino
  • Embedded C
  • Analog Electronics
  • Digital Electronics
  • Python
  • C
  • PIC32
  • Product Design
  • PCB Design
  • Schematic Capture
  • Electronics
  • Raspberry Pi
Alexander S.

Reading, United Kingdom

$50/hr
5.0
11 jobs

Embedded firmware development, bare-bone and linux based devices. Have done various projects involving IoT, WiFi, sigfox, AWS cloud, multiple sensors and microcontrollers. Also experienced in payments industry - EMV and PCI certification, NFC, L1, L2 kernels

  • Arduino
  • Arduino Firmware
  • Firmware
  • Embedded Linux
  • Embedded System
  • C++
  • ESP32
  • WiFi
  • Real-Time Operating System
  • NFC
  • Zigbee
  • ESP8266
  • PIC
  • Cryptography

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