Contract Firmware Engineer
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Firmware Engineer to join our clients growing Luton based team.
This will be 90% onsite
What you will do
As a Firmware engineer will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver Firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements.
What we need from you
What you really must have:
o Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM
o FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7. Xilinx UltraScale; Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel).
o Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD is also required.
o Auto-generated code using model driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools
o Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements
o A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar)
o Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques
o Artificial Intelligence including machine learning and genetic algorithms
o Electronics test methods and equipment
o Good verbal and written communication skills
o Working in mixed discipline teams
o HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics) or you may just have lots of skills and experience gained through your hard work.
o Due to the nature of our work, any candidate must have 5 years UK residency and be capable of achieving full SC security clearance.
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance.
It would be nice if you had:
o Experience within the defence industry