Senior Electronic Design and Firmware Engineer

Location: Radstock

About

The Role Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. Taking responsibility for the development of advanced firmware solutions for FPGA-based systems, strengthening departmental capability in VHDL design and integration. This role will own complex designs, mentor engineers, and ensure robust electronic and firmware solutions.

Senior Electronic Design & Firmware Engineer will be based at either our Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington site. This role allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is up to 80k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing Design, implement, and verify FPGA firmware using VHDL/Verilog Develop and optimize embedded code for high-performance systems

Own the full lifecycle: requirements, architecture, coding, simulation, and integration Collaborate on schematic capture and PCB design using Altium Support component selection and signal integrity analysis

Provide technical support to a small multi-disciplinary team of Engineers on specific projects

Seek and share good practice and knowledge locally to continuously improve own practices

Provide support to the learning and development of other Engineers within SEA through mentorship and expert advice

Support and facilitate reviews and approvals of electronic designs in accordance with business and industry standards

Provide input to Company standards pertaining to Electronic Engineering including calculations, CAD models, manufacturing drawings & schematics and technical reports

Support SEA products through manufacturing, assembly, installation and service life Support the preparation and submission of bids and proposals, including interfacing with customers and suppliers and generating engineering estimates

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:  Work life balance

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual Half day Fridays Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave Family & wellbeing

Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program Health Cash Plan All Staff Bonus Group Pension Plan of up to 8% employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing Centre Sports & Social activities

Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings

Life assurance policy

Publication and recruitment bonus rewards

Development opportunities, including Linked In learning

Facilities & resources

Electric vehicle charging points at all sites Private seated lunch areas Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages Onsite showers and toiletries provision Free onsite parking The skills you need Expert in VHDL/Verilog and FPGA tool chains (Intel Quartus, AMD Vivado)
Strong understanding of digital electronics and embedded systems

Be versatile to…