Senior/Principal Firmware Engineer Our client, a global leader in the Defence Industry is looking for a Senior/Principal Firmware Engineer working on avionics systems. Role Overview: The Senior/Principal firmware engineer would be responsible for design and development of Firmware designs using VHDL and verifying designs using VHDL or System Verilog. Job Responsibilities: The firmware engineer … would work closely with Systems, Hardware and Software teams to provide firmware solutions and solve integration problems on complex systems. Creating innovative and robust VHDL-based designs Documenting and recording deliverables Verifying firmware designs Ensuring configuration management/keeping designs under revision control Providing progress reports Skills, Qualifications and Experience required: Mandatory Proven expertise of developing firmware using VHDL or … party synthesis tools Experience in specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA Place and Route. Ability to analyse system and/or hardware level requirements and derive detailed Firmware requirements Independent verification using VHDL Experience of firmware requirements capture and requirements management tools De-bugging firmware designs and supporting integration & verification at hardware and system level A good understanding More ❯
Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Leonardo UK Ltd
Job Description: The Opportunity: Due to the continued growth of the business area, we are looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our Mission Systems team. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop and grow their skills and knowledge within a thriving organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to develop state of the art … These systems are utilised on a variety of target platforms with the opportunity to work closely with both partners and end users. What you will do Key Responsibility Areas: Firmware requirements capture and management; FPGA design and analysis; Production of documentation for other engineers and evidence for design reviews; Development of FPGA test and FPGA integration plans; Perform system integration … work with PCB designers and embedded software engineers Support all firmware designs through the company firmware process - training will be given Modification of existing firmware designs and test benches What we are looking for: What you really must have Using FPGA technologies especially from either Xilinx, Microsemi (Actel) or Lattice and their tools Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or More ❯
while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. AMD together we advance_ AMD seeks high calibre software engineers to work on the design and implementation of embedded firmware for AMD networking products. THE ROLE This is an exciting role in the AMD Network Technology Group based in the Cambridge UK office. You will be part of a key More ❯
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Talent Locker
DSP Firmware Engineer - Defence Communications Location: Peterborough (Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site) Salary: £65,000-£80,000 + excellent benefits Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS & SC Join a world-class engineering team at the heart of aviation safety. This is a great opportunity for a DSP Firmware Engineer to take ownership of technically complex projects that make … a real-world difference in civilian and defence air traffic systems. As part of a 50-strong engineering function, you'll work across the full firmware development lifecycle-designing, implementing and validating embedded digital signal processing solutions for next-generation communication systems. If you want to work on cutting-edge systems, progress your career, and be part of something that … truly matters, this could be for you. What you'll be doing You'll be designing and developing embedded firmware solutions for FPGA-based systems, applying Digital Signal Processing techniques to real-time communication challenges. Working closely with Test and Acceptance teams, you'll support integration, validation and documentation efforts throughout the lifecycle. You'll also contribute to design/ More ❯
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Talent Locker
DSP Firmware Engineer - Defence Communications Location: Peterborough (Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site) Salary: £65,000-£80,000 + excellent benefits Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS & SC Join a world-class engineering team at the heart of aviation safety. This is a great opportunity for a DSP Firmware Engineer to take ownership of technically complex projects that make … a real-world difference in civilian and defence air traffic systems. As part of a 50-strong engineering function, you'll work across the full firmware development lifecycle-designing, implementing and validating embedded digital signal processing solutions for next-generation communication systems. If you want to work on cutting-edge systems, progress your career, and be part of something that … truly matters, this could be for you. What you'll be doing You'll be designing and developing embedded firmware solutions for FPGA-based systems, applying Digital Signal Processing techniques to real-time communication challenges. Working closely with Test and Acceptance teams, you'll support integration, validation and documentation efforts throughout the lifecycle. You'll also contribute to design/ More ❯
FPGA Firmware Engineer - Defence Communications Location: Peterborough (3 days per week on-site) Salary: 65,000- 80,000 + excellent benefits Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS & SC Join a growing engineering team delivering critical communications solutions that keep air travel safe worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity for an FPGA Firmware Engineer to take ownership of complex firmware projects … of around 50 engineers working across the full development lifecycle, from design through to testing and validation. What you'll be doing You'll design, develop, test, and document firmware for FPGA-based DSP applications. Working closely with the Test & Acceptance teams, you'll support integration, test plan development, execution, and reporting. You'll participate in design and code reviews … a collaborative environment. What you'll bring Strong academic background in a relevant technical subject (e.g., Electronics, Communications, Computing) Experience with VHDL/Verilog and C programming for FPGA firmware development Knowledge of communications systems, modulation techniques, and DSP principles Understanding of firmware/software design methodologies and the full product development lifecycle Familiarity with SoC modular designs and embedded More ❯
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom
Talent Locker
FPGA Firmware Engineer - Defence Communications Location: Peterborough (3 days per week on-site) Salary: £65,000-£80,000 + excellent benefits Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS & SC Join a growing engineering team delivering critical communications solutions that keep air travel safe worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity for an FPGA Firmware Engineer to take ownership of complex firmware projects … of around 50 engineers working across the full development lifecycle, from design through to testing and validation. What you'll be doing You'll design, develop, test, and document firmware for FPGA-based DSP applications. Working closely with the Test & Acceptance teams, you'll support integration, test plan development, execution, and reporting. You'll participate in design and code reviews … a collaborative environment. What you'll bring Strong academic background in a relevant technical subject (e.g., Electronics, Communications, Computing) Experience with VHDL/Verilog and C programming for FPGA firmware development Knowledge of communications systems, modulation techniques, and DSP principles Understanding of firmware/software design methodologies and the full product development lifecycle Familiarity with SoC modular designs and embedded More ❯
FPGA Firmware Engineer - Defence Communications Location: Peterborough (3 days per week on-site) Salary: £65,000-£80,000 + excellent benefits Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS & SC Join a growing engineering team delivering critical communications solutions that keep air travel safe worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity for an FPGA Firmware Engineer to take ownership of complex firmware projects … of around 50 engineers working across the full development lifecycle, from design through to testing and validation. What you'll be doing You'll design, develop, test, and document firmware for FPGA-based DSP applications. Working closely with the Test & Acceptance teams, you'll support integration, test plan development, execution, and reporting. You'll participate in design and code reviews … a collaborative environment. What you'll bring Strong academic background in a relevant technical subject (e.g., Electronics, Communications, Computing) Experience with VHDL/Verilog and C programming for FPGA firmware development Knowledge of communications systems, modulation techniques, and DSP principles Understanding of firmware/software design methodologies and the full product development lifecycle Familiarity with SoC modular designs and embedded More ❯
a passion for innovative software and project management to join them in Stevenage. You will be delivering cutting-edge software solutions for Real Time embedded systems, subsystems, Hardware and Firmware within aerospace electronics and weapons systems. This is an amazing opportunity to be involved with a truly supportive team and engaging company where you can see the difference you are More ❯
a passion for innovative software and project management to join them in Stevenage. You will be delivering cutting-edge software solutions for Real Time embedded systems, subsystems, Hardware and Firmware within aerospace electronics and weapons systems. This is an amazing opportunity to be involved with a truly supportive team and engaging company where you can see the difference you are More ❯
ideally Simulink) o Algorithm development, Data analysis and/or technical report writing • Desirable experience: o Proficiency in MATLAB and development of models in Simulink o Formal software or firmware development experience o Knowledge of RF systems and digital signal processing o Model verification, configuration control and model release processes o Continuous Integration and Testing o Machine Learning and AI More ❯
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Leonardo UK Ltd
real-time embedded software, ensuring reliability in critical applications. Provide technical guidance and leadership, supporting teams in best practices, system integrity, and software development methodologies. Work closely with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams, contributing to multidisciplinary solutions. Develop your expertise in an environment that prioritizes learning, mentorship, and career progression. Lead development approaches that emphasise design principles, modularity, reuse More ❯
CB22, Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
MFK Recruitment
you will be placed in the 3rd tier phone queue in the event of busy periods Part of your role will require you to tackle proactive tasks such as Firmware Upgrades/Process Development/Project Delivery/Recurring infrastructure checks You must be able to work as a team alongside other engineers with a combined goal of continuous service More ❯
Great Shelford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
MFK Recruitment
you will be placed in the 3rd tier phone queue in the event of busy periods Part of your role will require you to tackle proactive tasks such as Firmware Upgrades/Process Development/Project Delivery/Recurring infrastructure checks You must be able to work as a team alongside other engineers with a combined goal of continuous service More ❯
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Leonardo UK Ltd
time embedded software development. In this role, you will: Deliver and integrate high-quality real-time embedded software, ensuring reliable and efficient performance in critical applications. Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and systems engineering teams, working closely across disciplines to develop robust solutions. Expand your expertise in a supportive environment, with access to learning opportunities that encourage growth in real-time More ❯
the development of RF system architectures, including trade-off studies balancing performance, cost, time, and risk. Multi-Disciplinary Integration : Bring together specialists in antennas, RF components, signal processing, electronics, firmware, and software to deliver cohesive system solutions. Customer Engagement : Represent the technical solution to customers and stakeholders, providing briefings, technical justifications, and system roadmaps. Team Collaboration : Work closely with the More ❯
design, Software design, FPGA design, and Hardware design. Potential to grow into technical or team leadership roles. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Background in Digital Hardware Design, FPGA Design (firmware), or Embedded Software Design. Embedded digital design and modelling skills (e.g., partitioning functional elements between software and FPGA). Integration and test experience for embedded systems. Flexibility to work with More ❯
leading-edge SoCs to life in a virtual environment! Develop Fast Platform Models that simulate software-visible behavior of AMD's next-generation designs. Enable pre-silicon development of firmware, system, driver and application software. Support emulation acceleration, performance, and power modeling. Enhance our simulation infrastructure and develop innovative, new debug features. The Virtual Software Modeling Engineer will have broad More ❯
a technical leader to head up the development team of a premium UK-based EV technology company. This role offers the chance to lead cross-functional projects across electronics, firmware, cloud, mobile, and web — while actively shaping the direction of next-generation, IoT-enabled smart charging products. Key Responsibilities: Lead and grow a multi-skilled in-house development team Manage More ❯
a technical leader to head up the development team of a premium UK-based EV technology company. This role offers the chance to lead cross-functional projects across electronics, firmware, cloud, mobile, and web — while actively shaping the direction of next-generation, IoT-enabled smart charging products. Key Responsibilities: Lead and grow a multi-skilled in-house development team Manage More ❯
a technical leader to head up the development team of a premium UK-based EV technology company. This role offers the chance to lead cross-functional projects across electronics, firmware, cloud, mobile, and web — while actively shaping the direction of next-generation, IoT-enabled smart charging products. Key Responsibilities: Lead and grow a multi-skilled in-house development team Manage More ❯
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
MBDA
fantastic opportunity to join a growing, skilled and talented team. What we're looking for from you: Demonstrable team leadership experience Background in either Digital Hardware Design, FPGA Design (firmware), or Embedded Software Design. Embedded digital design and modelling skills (e.g. partitioning of functional elements between software and FPGA, and modelling\analysing key performance aspects of the resulting design) Experience More ❯
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
MBDA
desirable, we will provide support and opportunities to learn these as part of the role. Desirable experience: Proficiency in MATLAB and development of models in Simulink Formal software or firmware development experience Knowledge of RF systems and digital signal processing Model verification, configuration control and model release processes Continuous Integration and Testing Machine Learning and AI Our company: Peace is More ❯
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Leonardo UK Ltd
engineers in software engineering excellence Facilitate learning around lifecycle artefacts, DO-178C compliance, and technical reasoning Promote continuous improvement and peer-driven knowledge exchange Collaborate with systems, hardware and firmware teams to ensure coherent integration Act as liaison between development teams and project leadership Working with the Chief Software Engineer and System Design Authority, own the relationship between the project More ❯
and projects we can only consider British citizenships or Dual British. Will be required to undertake a Security Clearance Skills required: Background in either digital hardware design, FPGA design (firmware) or Embedded Software design. Embedded digital design and modelling skills, e.g. partitioning of functional elements between software and FPGA, and modelling/analysing key performance aspects of the resulting design. More ❯