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Principal Firmware Engineer
Luton - 90% on-site
75ph inside IR35
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Principal Firmware Engineer to join a fast-paced, technology-driven team working on complex digital systems. This is an excellent role for someone who thrives in a collaborative engineering environment and is passionate about delivering high-integrity firmware solutions for advanced applications.
What You'll Do
As a Firmware Engineer, you will work alongside subject-matter experts using world-class facilities to develop firmware for cutting-edge systems. Your responsibilities will span the full development lifecycle - from requirements definition and architectural design to implementation, testing, and integration.
What You'll Bring
- Proficiency with tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM.
- Experience with FPGA architectures including Xilinx 7, Xilinx UltraScale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel).
- Knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD.
- Familiarity with auto-generated code using MATLAB/Simulink and model-driven design.
- Strong ability to derive firmware requirements and architecture from system-level specifications.
- A structured approach to firmware development, ideally aligned with standards like RTCA DO-254.
- Awareness of cryptographic methods and anti-tamper techniques.
- Interest in or experience with AI/ML algorithms, including genetic algorithms.
Qualifications:
- HNC/HND or degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics - or equivalent practical experience.
- Candidates must have been a UK resident for the past 5 years and be eligible to obtain SC clearance.
