Principal Firmware Engineer

Overview

The 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. 

Responsibilities

• Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM
• FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7. Xilinx UltraScale; Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel).
• Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD is also required.
• Auto-generated code using model driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools
• Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements
• A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar)
• Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques
• Artificial Intelligence including machine learning and genetic algorithms
• Electronics test methods and equipment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Working in mixed discipline teams 

Additional

12 month contract based in Luton.