Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Filtronic is seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer with FPGA expertise to join our team, working on exciting products from conception through to volume production. This role offers the opportunity to leverage expertise in real‑time embedded software, FPGA development, and signal processing to contribute to a wide range of products, from low‑volume niche devices to high‑volume telecommunications and defence equipment.

Filtronic specialises in RF technologies, including telecoms, space and high‑altitude communication systems, and radar. You will be able to develop your skills and experience within a multidisciplinary team, utilising a wide range of development tools, target hardware, experienced engineers, and an extensive pre‑existing codebase.

The Embedded Software & FPGA Engineer will design and develop robust embedded software solutions and contribute to FPGA development to perform system management, control, calibration, and other functions within complex RF systems. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be instrumental in the analysis and problem‑solving of existing products, as well as developing new systems using a mixture of design methodologies.

This will include designing and implementing protocols for communication between FPGA, ARM Cortex‑M, and other processing units.

• Serve as the Senior Embedded Software and FPGA specialist within a multidisciplinary team
• Define and document embedded software requirements for system specifications as part of a project team
• Identify areas for improvement in embedded systems and lead their implementation
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of issues with embedded systems
• Effectively interface with customers
• Drive improvements in design and methodology for Embedded Software and FPGA development
• Develop real‑time control software on Xilinx Zynq Ultra Scale+ (ARM + FPGA) platforms
• Help support Verilog HDL for signal processing for data acquisition
• Design and implement protocols (Verilog + C/C++) for communication between FPGA, ARM Cortex‑M, and other processing units
• Contribute to the development of multithreaded GUIs and C++ applications for image streaming, analysis, and TCP/IP data transfer

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or another appropriate field
• Significant experience as a professional embedded engineer with a strong background in real‑time embedded software with some level of FPGA development and signal processing
• Expert‑level proficiency in Embedded C/C++
• Experience in FPGA development, specifically Xilinx Zynq Ultra Scale+, Vivado, and Vitis
• Knowledge of hardware description languages, particularly Verilog
• Strong experience with ARM Cortex‑M microcontrollers
• Familiarity and experience with embedded Linux environments, including recent versions of Peta Linux and/or the Yocto Project, and distributions such as Ubuntu or Debian
• Experience in working with real‑time operating systems (RTOS), especially FreeRTOS
• Practical experience developing bare‑metal applications, direct register manipulation, ISR, bootloaders, etc.
• Knowledge of digital communication protocols such as TCP/IP, RS485/RS232, Modbus, MQTT, SPI, I2C
• Proven hands‑on experience using laboratory equipment, such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, for hardware bring‑up, debugging, and system validation
• Experience in debugging and using debugging/programming tools
• Familiarity with tools such as Qt, MATLAB, Git, and Jira
• Strong interpersonal, writing, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally, domestically or internationally
• Ability to obtain security clearance to SC level

Benefits include competitive salary, performance‑based bonuses, a generous health and pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career development. Please contact our Talent Partner, Bruce Mair, to discuss salary and benefits before applying.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.