Job Description

Do you want to work at the forefront of Technology and Software? Are you interested in supporting the safety of our society and the protection of industry in the UK and across the globe? If so, the following role may be right for you…

We are looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer - VHDL/FPGA to join our existing team in Chelmsford on an initial 6 to 9 month contract.

As a Senior Firmware Engineer - VHDL/FPGA, you will work with a team of highly-skilled engineers from a range of backgrounds and contributing the design and implementation of electronics systems. We design and deliver high-performance systems, generating interesting and complex electronics design challenges. Depending on your experience level, you might use your skills and experience to lead teams of engineers to design, implement and deliver electronic systems. Or, as an early-years professional, you might develop your electronics skills as part of a dynamic and skilled engineering team, working towards taking on ever-greater project responsibility.

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To succeed within the role of a Senior Firmware Engineer - VHDL/FPGA, you'll have the following:

Significant firmware development experience (VHDL) for FPGAs / RFSoCs

Experience with Xilinx chipsets (Zynq) and design tools (Vivado) is preferable

Understanding of communications system design and modem development, including the design, implementation and test of communications signal processing chain components. A proven ability to develop detailed designs/implementations from outline concepts and system technical requirements is highly advantageous.

In addition, you should also have the ability to produce well written design documentation to accompany commented source code and experience with Software Version Control Systems (Git).

Due to the sensitive and security nature of the work involve, we can only consider those who have lived in the UK in the last 5 years and is eligible for SC security clearance.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

Achieve a work/life balance

Increase earning potential

Be appreciated and valued

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now as a start date is fast approaching