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 ❯
hydraulics, motors, generators, sensors, electronics, data science, signal processing, microcontrollers, and software. Within the team you'll be tasked with the design and development high-performance embedded software and firmware for next generation products along with the maintenance and improvement of current ones. Technical Skills & Experience Required: Experience programming embedded systems in C or C++ Proficiency in C/C++ More ❯
Bristol, BS37 5JF, Westbury on Trym, United Kingdom
Zenovo
hydraulics, motors, generators, sensors, electronics, data science, signal processing, microcontrollers, and software. Within the team you’ll be tasked with the design and development high-performance embedded software and firmware for next generation products along with the maintenance and improvement of current ones. Technical Skills & Experience Required: Experience programming embedded systems in C or C++ Proficiency in C/C++ More ❯
maximising efficiency and value. Qualifications/Experience: A BEng/MEng or MSc/PhD in Electrical, Electronic, Systems, or Software Engineering. A proven background delivering embedded software/firmware in one or more regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, defence, nuclear, etc.). Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and/or Python for microcontrollers. Strong understanding of embedded systems operation More ❯
with senior team members for complex problems outside of established procedures. Essential Skills and Experiences: Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ with years of experience in Firmware design. Experience with embedded software development tools (e.g. STM32) and environments (e.g., debuggers, emulators, compilers, KiCad). Knowledge of hardware-software integration and experience with 16/32-bit microcontrollers More ❯
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd
locations on a regular basis. We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our software department. In this position, the successful candidate will help develop the firmware on which our products depend. This is a full time, permanent position. We are looking someone with: Experience writing and debugging code on embedded systems in C and C++ As More ❯
within the Engineering Team The role of Embedded Software Engineer reports directly to the R&D Manager and will work within a multi-disciplined R&D team, specialising in Firmware Development. Embedded Software Engineer : Degree qualified and 5+ years of experience Embedded C/C++ Python (Desirable) RTOS or Embedded Linux Microchip PIC and/or STM32 Microcontrollers I2C, SPI More ❯
control tools (e.g. Git) Use of UML and tools like Enterprise Architect Software verification and validation against formal requirements System integration and acceptance testing experience Exposure to networked/firmware/electronics interfaces Current SC or DV clearance Experience in MOD, military, or defence sector environments Tremendous opportunity offering plenty of scope for career progression in a friendly, innovative environment More ❯
user interfaces Appreciation for physics, particularly radiation-related topics Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics, or a related field Hands-on experience in software and firmware development If you are passionate about technology and innovation, and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £55000 - £70000/annum private healthcare and more
They are currently developing a ground-breaking, cutting edge surgical robot, and looking for a Senior Electronic Design Engineer to help lead this project and others. Main duties: + Firmware and PCB design + Mentorship of junior engineers + Direct involvement in whole product life cycle Skills and Experience Required: + 1:1 BSc in electronics or related field from More ❯
They are currently developing a ground-breaking, cutting edge surgical robot, and looking for a Senior Electronic Design Engineer to help lead this project and others. Main duties: + Firmware and PCB design + Mentorship of junior engineers + Direct involvement in whole product life cycle Skills and Experience Required: + 1:1 BSc in electronics or related field from More ❯
high-integrity systems. You’ll lead and mentor engineers, define software architecture, and deliver robust C++ solutions across embedded/real-time environments. You’ll collaborate with electronics/firmware teams, support integration, verification & validation , and work with containerised deployments (e.g. Docker) . Experience with UML/Enterprise Architect is beneficial. Essential Current UK Security Clearance (SC or DV) at More ❯
high-integrity systems. You’ll lead and mentor engineers, define software architecture, and deliver robust C++ solutions across embedded/real-time environments. You’ll collaborate with electronics/firmware teams, support integration, verification & validation , and work with containerised deployments (e.g. Docker) . Experience with UML/Enterprise Architect is beneficial. Essential Current UK Security Clearance (SC or DV) at 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 ❯
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Platform Recruitment
time DSP algorithms and high-speed feedback control systems on FPGAs Design and implement electronic control systems and high-speed FPGA-based interfaces Debug complex embedded systems involving hardware, firmware, and software, and perform rigorous testing using precision measurement tools Required skills: Extensive engineering or computer science experience with strong FPGA development skills using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog Proficient More ❯
connect seamlessly with cloud services to provide real-time, reliable data for critical applications. Key Responsibilities Design and develop embedded software for cutting-edge measurement and monitoring devices. Develop firmware for in-house designed hardware platforms. Implement communication protocols between embedded systems and cloud-based platforms. Ensure code is high-quality, maintainable, and meets industry standards. Contribute to process and More ❯
domains: * Operating Systems: Develop and maintain core system software * Device Drivers: Interface hardware with the OS * Compilers & Tools: Build and optimise tools that translate source code into machine code * Firmware Development: Control specialised hardware devices * Networking Software: Enable communications between systems and networks * Security: Implement robust security measures at the system level * Performance Optimisation: Enhance speed, stability, and efficiency of More ❯
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Chroma Recruitment Ltd
An opportunity as opened for an Embedded Software Engineer to join a growing business in the midlands. It will focus on full software development and the ability to work closely with all employees in the R&D Department. If you 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 ❯
for a variety of growing industries is currently looking for a senior embedded software engineer with strong low-level development experience Requirements: Strong experience and understanding of low-level firmware development - baremetal/RTOS Experience with C/C++ programming Experience with a range of MCU architectures, including PIC, ARM etc Knowledge of common comms interfaces (USB, Ethernet, UART, SPI More ❯
high speed network interfaces and analogue/RF signal filtering performing schematic capture using OrCAD managing PCB layout, fabrication and assembly subcontractors setting to work PCBs including writing test firmware and software developing Linux device drivers for hardware. Excellent benefits package. Background security check will be required before working on site. More ❯
friendly and supportive team, you'll have the chance to contribute to real innovation. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop embedded software solutions for next-generation measurement devices Bring up firmware on newly developed in-house hardware platforms Implement software modules that enable embedded devices to communicate with cloud services Write clean, maintainable, and robust code that adheres to industry standards More ❯
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Vantage Consulting Ltd
friendly and supportive team, you'll have the chance to contribute to real innovation. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop embedded software solutions for next-generation measurement devices Bring up firmware on newly developed in-house hardware platforms Implement software modules that enable embedded devices to communicate with cloud services Write clean, maintainable, and robust code that adheres to industry standards More ❯
friendly and supportive team, you'll have the chance to contribute to real innovation. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop embedded software solutions for next-generation measurement devices Bring up firmware on newly developed in-house hardware platforms Implement software modules that enable embedded devices to communicate with cloud services Write clean, maintainable, and robust code that adheres to industry standards More ❯
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Vantage Consulting Ltd
friendly and supportive team, you'll have the chance to contribute to real innovation. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop embedded software solutions for next-generation measurement devices Bring up firmware on newly developed in-house hardware platforms Implement software modules that enable embedded devices to communicate with cloud services Write clean, maintainable, and robust code that adheres to industry standards More ❯