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We are looking for a Firmware Engineer to join us in Airbus Defence and Space Uk. You will join our Modems and Software Defined Radio group and report to the Engineering Manager of the project, delivering a new product to the UK MOD.
The role will be based at Airbus premises in Portsmouth, UK. The role has a flexible working pattern and you will be required to be in office 60% of your time.
You will be an experienced firmware engineer with experience of working with Xilinx products. Within our team, you will work to generate, test and integrate code to support innovative solutions for software-defined modem technologies.
In particular, your skills will include: Mandatory Skills:* Understanding of DSP* VHDL Encoding to a high standard in a Linux environment* Xilinx Vivado experience, particularly use of block diagrams and non-project mode* tcl scripts for configuring and connecting IP and building projects in the Vivado environment* Verilog / SystemVerilog* Git for version control* Atlassian toolset (e.g. Jira, Confluence, BitBucket)* Agile or Scrum working environment
Beneficial Skills:* Familiarity with Zynq Ultrascale RFSoCs e.g. use of AXI busses, associated IP* Makefile, Linux shell, Jenkins Control scripts* System and software modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect (SysML / UML)* Python for test purposes* SDR (Software Defined Radio)
About youTo be successful in this role you will need to live the Airbus Values, work with passion and determination, able to work to tight deadlines in an environment of continuous improvement. The skills and experience suited to this role:
* HND or Bachelor of Engineering and typically 5+ years of professional experience * Experience of using high level modelling languages (e.g. SysML, UML)* Experience in using Sparx Enterprise Architect.* Familiarity of using agile methodologies in delivery is desireable* Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team * A background knowledge/interest of satellite communication systems/industry or Modem technology
Please note: Current SC clearance is required for this role.
Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
