Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software / FPGA Engineer – OUTSIDE IR35 Contract

Location: Hybrid – Cambridge (2–3 days on site per week)

Clearance: Minimum SC Clearance required, ideally DV Cleared

Contract Type: Outside IR35

Initial Length: 6 Months

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software / FPGA Engineer to join a small, cross-functional development team working on cutting-edge digital radio and signal processing technologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising embedded systems and FPGA-based architectures in a collaborative engineering environment.

This is a hands-on technical role suited to an engineer capable of working with limited supervision while maintaining close communication with team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software and FPGA logic for advanced digital radio systems.
• Analyse system requirements to design and implement architectures that balance performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Partition and implement functions between ARM cores and FPGA fabric on AMD Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoCs.
• Integrate and test hardware and software components, ensuring seamless interaction and reliable performance.
• Optimise software for performance within resource-constrained embedded environments.
• Validate and test system functionality through prototype development and performance analysis.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including system architectures, design specifications, and development processes.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex technical challenges efficiently.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in C, C++ , and VHDL/Verilog (bias toward either embedded software or FPGA is acceptable).
• Solid understanding of electronics and hardware , including how hardware and software interact (e.g., RF over Ethernet).
• Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) for embedded applications.
• Hands-on experience with AMD Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoCs , including hardware/software partitioning.
• Understanding of digital radio functions and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) principles.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimise hardware-software integration issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a small, agile team.

Additional Information

• Contract: Outside IR35
• Location: Hybrid (Cambridge – on-site 2–3 days/week)
• Security Clearance: Candidates must hold a minimum of SC Clearance and be eligible for DV or already DV Cleared .
• Rate is to be confirmed, there are a number of projects that are available,
• Start dates are ASAP.
• Interview Process 1 stage.