Principal Firmware Engineer

Security Clearance: SC required (must have 5 years UK residency)

12 - month contract - hybrid

We have an exciting opportunity in a large defence company for an experienced Firmware Engineer in Luton.

The role

As a Firmware Engineer, you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements.

You must have:

• Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM

• FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7, Xilinx UltraScale, Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel)

• Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD

• Auto-generated code using model-driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools

• Derivation of detailed firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements

• A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar)

• Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques

• Artificial Intelligence including machine learning and genetic algorithms

• Electronics test methods and equipment

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Working in mixed discipline teams

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree in: Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, Applied Physics, or equivalent skills and experience gained through practical work.