Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer Location: Edinburgh - 100% Onsite Rate: 75 P/hr Security Requirements: This project is classified as UK Eyes Only , meaning the candidate must be eligible to obtain the highest level of UK security clearance . Must Have Considerable experience designing Firmware architecture using FPGA technologies and tools from either Xilinx, Intel (Altera) or Microsemi … as VHDL or System Verilog/UVM. Familiarity with Model Based Engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools is advantageous. Strong capability in analysing system-level requirements to derive detailed Firmware requirements. A methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, ideally following structured processes such as RTCA DO-254 or similar. Key Responsibility Areas Our Electronics Function in Edinburgh requires … a Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to create and develop firmware for leading-edge airborne applications. You will be responsible for: Designing and developing Firmware designs using VHDL. Verifying designs using either VHDL or SystemVerilog. Working to a structured firmware design process. Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA/Digital techniques. More ❯
Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer Location: Edinburgh - 100% Onsite Rate: £75 P/hr Security Requirements: This project is classified as UK Eyes Only , meaning the candidate must be eligible to obtain the highest level of UK security clearance . Must Have Considerable experience designing Firmware architecture using FPGA technologies and tools from either Xilinx, Intel (Altera) or Microsemi … as VHDL or System Verilog/UVM. Familiarity with Model Based Engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools is advantageous. Strong capability in analysing system-level requirements to derive detailed Firmware requirements. A methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, ideally following structured processes such as RTCA DO-254 or similar. Key Responsibility Areas Our Electronics Function in Edinburgh requires … a Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to create and develop firmware for leading-edge airborne applications. You will be responsible for: Designing and developing Firmware designs using VHDL. Verifying designs using either VHDL or SystemVerilog. Working to a structured firmware design process. Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA/Digital techniques. More ❯
high-quality embedded C software for complex, real-time systems. Produce software requirements, specifications, and supporting documentation. Participate in design reviews and establish technical best practices. Develop and maintain firmware for microcontroller peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.). Support system integration, testing, and debugging. Collaborate within Agile teams to drive process improvement. Essential Skills Strong embedded C programming experience. Experience More ❯
G1, Glasgow, Glasgow City, City of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Avanti Recruitment
high-quality embedded C software for complex, real-time systems. Produce software requirements, specifications, and supporting documentation. Participate in design reviews and establish technical best practices. Develop and maintain firmware for microcontroller peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.). Support system integration, testing, and debugging. Collaborate within Agile teams to drive process improvement. Essential Skills Strong embedded C programming experience. Experience More ❯
edinburgh, central scotland, united kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Leonardo SpA
applications, understanding of key processes and technologies, developing software using state-of-the-art modelling tools, compilers and test environments Your task may involve working closely with Software, Systems, Firmware and Electronics Engineers to solve real integration problems on a complex system An opportunity to showcase what you have learned and achieved during your placement to the Head of Software More ❯
You will be expected to attend the office three days per week. Core Tech • Embedded C • 16/32-bit microcontrollers • RTOS • Communication protocols: SPI, I2C, TCP/IP • Firmware for peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.) If you are an experienced Embedded Software Engineer seeking your next contract and available to start soon, please apply online today. More ❯
Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer Up to £75,000 Edinburgh/Hybrid Join our clients R&D team and make your mark on cutting-edge oilfield technology. Our international client designs and builds advanced downhole and surface tools used in some of the most demanding environments on earth click apply for full job details More ❯
Dundee, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Reed
least 4 years of professional experience with C++, preferably in low-level systems programming. A strong drive for innovation and creative problem-solving. Ideally with USB device development experience, firmware, or a research-focused background. Familiarity with Rust or C is advantageous. Experience developing in a Windows programming environment is preferred. Full right to work in the UK. Ideally based More ❯
Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer Up to £65,000 Aberdeen/Hybrid Join our clients R&D team and make your mark on cutting-edge oilfield technology. Our international client designs and builds advanced downhole and surface tools used in some of the most demanding environments on earth click apply for full job details More ❯
Collaborate with Product Managers and Product Owners to define commercial and technical requirements for embedded systems and firmware platforms. Lead architecture development for embedded firmware across multiple product lines, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Design and implement firmware using C/C++ for microcontrollers and SoCs, with a focus on real-time performance and hardware integration. Develop automated unit and … details for internal and external stakeholders. Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field. 5+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development. Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems. Experience with microcontroller and SoC architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, DSPs). Deep understanding of real-time systems, interrupt handling … and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet). Familiarity with RTOS and bare-metal programming. Experience with firmware debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers). Knowledge of service-oriented architectures and microservices in embedded contexts. Strong grasp of object-oriented design and modular firmware architecture. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines for More ❯
stack end-to-end. You'll be designing architecture one day, and deep in TypeScript code the next. You'll also coordinate with overseas manufacturing partners to make sure firmware and production run smoothly, and work closely with the founders to make strategic technical decisions, integrate AI features, and plan for growth. This role is a mix of planning, building More ❯
Aberdeen, Upper Kirkton, City of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Bright Purple
Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer Up to £75,000 Edinburgh/Hybrid Join our client’s R&D team and make your mark on cutting-edge oilfield technology. Our international client designs and builds advanced downhole and subsurface tools used in some of the most demanding environments on earth. They develop all firmware in-house — giving engineers the rare … opportunity to see their designs deployed in the field and make a tangible impact on real-world operations. They are looking for an experienced Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer who’s passionate about embedded systems and ready to take ownership of the full firmware development lifecycle — from concept to deployment. What You’ll Do Design, develop, and test firmware for … You’ll ideally bring: 5 years commercial experience writing Embedded C for 8/16-bit microcontrollers. A strong grasp of embedded design principles and the unique challenges of firmware for microcontrollers. Experience completing large, complex coding projects (thousands of lines). Analytical and lateral thinking — you enjoy finding elegant solutions to tough problems. Solid understanding of digital electronics (analogue More ❯
Dundee, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Reed
Reed Technology is partnering with a Dundee- based company currently expanding its team with the addition of a skilled Software/Firmware Engineer to join their PC Core and Device Team. The successful candidate will contribute to firmware development across a range of devices, including Interface Control Boards, Displays, Touchscreens, PC Motherboards (System Firmware, Drivers), Audio Devices, and USB Hubs. … assist with system-level integration and debugging. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of experience developing software or firmware using C/C++. Hands-on experience working with ARM processors. Solid understanding of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography frameworks. Exposure to Windows-based development environments. Nice to Have: Experience with … C#, Rust, and/or Python. Familiarity with firmware development environments, including RTOS and embedded systems. Benefits: Permanent contract Hybrid working model – 3 days per week in the Dundee office, Salary up to £60.000/annum, based on experience and qualifications. Excellent range of additional benefits (pension plan, health insurances, etc.). More ❯
Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer Up to £75,000 Edinburgh/Hybrid Join our clients R&D team and make your mark on cutting-edge oilfield technology. Our international client designs and builds advanced downhole and surface tools used in some of the most demanding environments on earth. They develop all firmware in-house giving engineers the rare opportunity … to see their designs deployed in the field and make a tangible impact on real-world operations. They are looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer whos passionate about embedded systems and ready to take ownership of the full firmware development lifecycle from concept to deployment. What Youll Do Design, develop, and test firmware for innovative downhole and surface tools. Work … foundations, creativity, and initiative. Youll ideally bring: 5 years commercial experiencewriting Embedded Cfor 8/16-bit microcontrollers. A strong grasp of embedded design principlesand the unique challenges of firmware for microcontrollers. Experience completing large, complex coding projects(thousands of lines). Analytical and lateral thinking you enjoy finding elegant solutions to tough problems. Solid understanding of digital electronics(analogue More ❯
Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer Up to £65,000 Aberdeen/Hybrid Join our clients R&D team and make your mark on cutting-edge oilfield technology. Our international client designs and builds advanced downhole and surface tools used in some of the most demanding environments on earth. They develop all firmware in-house giving engineers the rare opportunity to … see their designs deployed in the field and make a tangible impact on real-world operations. They are looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer whos passionate about embedded systems and ready to take ownership of the full firmware development lifecycle from concept to deployment. What Youll Do Design, develop, and test firmware for innovative downhole and surface tools. Work on … initiative. Youll ideally bring: 2+ years commercial experience writing Embedded C for 8/16-bit microcontrollers. A strong grasp of embedded design principles and the unique challenges of firmware for microcontrollers. Experience completing large, complex coding projects (thousands of lines). Analytical and lateral thinking you enjoy finding elegant solutions to tough problems. Solid understanding of digital electronics (analogue More ❯
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Technical Futures
with expertise in software architectural principles in areas of semiconductor ASIC/SoC development, will deliver the full software stack for this thriving Semiconductor Company including validation software, embedded firmware, device drivers, system software and application level software. Requirements for this Semiconductor Director of Software role include: Extensive senior level hands-on experience in software engineering within the semiconductor industry. … which integrates hardware and software across multiple technology domains. A background of software development involving Semiconductor SoC/ASIC and/or memory systems. Deep technical expertise to include firmware/embedded systems, device drivers, Operating System level programming, application software and software tools. Strong people and project leadership experience across geographically distributed teams including cross functional collaboration. A competitive More ❯