Firmware Engineer

Job Description

As a Firmware (VHDL) Engineer
, you will be working across the full development life-cycle on existing and new programmes applying the latest generation of technologies.

Responsibilities include applying engineering and domain experience in one or more of the following aspects:

• Experience of FPGA design and implementation for simple functions
• Knowledge of VHDL
• Understanding the benefit of the use of simulation tools and test benches
• Understanding of requirements capture, work package definition and effort estimation
• General understanding of digital hardware design principles

To be successful in the role, candidates should ideally have a degree within the electronics or electronic systems engineering discipline. Some development experience in the avionics, aerospace or naval systems industry would be preferred but not essential.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• A good understanding of the challenges associated with hardware design and systems engineering
• High levels of motivation, integrity and professionalism
• Flexibility, innovation and commitment to delivery

This role has a salary of between 36,000 and 45,000 plus our flexible benefits package. We offer a compressed nine-day fortnight, personalized career development plan, and flexible working environment.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits including:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours
• A personalized career development plan
• A flexible working environment

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace and are a Disability Confident Employer. All successful applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.