Senior Firmware Engineer

Senior / Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer

Location :
Edinburgh - % Onsite

Rate : £75 P / hr

• This project is classified as UK Eyes Only , meaning the candidate must be eligible to obtain the highest level of UK security clearance .

• Considerable experience designing Firmware architecture using FPGA technologies and tools from either Xilinx, Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel).
• Experience with fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, JESDC.
• Proficiency in advanced verification techniques such as VHDL or System Verilog / UVM.
• Familiarity with Model Based Engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools is advantageous.
• Strong capability in analysing system-level requirements to derive detailed Firmware requirements.
• A methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, ideally following structured processes such as RTCA DO- or similar.

Our Electronics Function in Edinburgh requires a Senior / Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to create and develop firmware for leading-edge airborne applications. You will be responsible for :

• Designing and developing Firmware designs using VHDL.
• Verifying designs using either VHDL or System Verilog.
• Working to a structured firmware design process.

• Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA / Digital techniques.
• Proven experience in :
• Creating innovative VHDL-based FPGA designs.
• Advanced verification techniques using VHDL or System Verilog / UVM.
• FPGA technologies from Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi and associated tools.
• Model Driven Engineering tools including MATLAB and Simulink.
• High-Speed Interface Design & Integration (PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet).
• Analysing system-level documents and deriving detailed Firmware requirements.
• Applying structured firmware processes such as RTCA DO- or equivalent.
• Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route.
• Debugging firmware designs and supporting system-level verification and integration.
• Effective and flexible communication skills.