We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Firmware Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team based in Luton, working on complex, next-generation digital systems within a secure and technically challenging environment.

This role offers the chance to work alongside experts at the top of their field, using world-class facilities to deliver cutting-edge firmware solutions that support demanding future customer requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering high-quality firmware for complex digital and FPGA-based systems
• Translating system requirements into detailed firmware requirements and architectures
• Developing firmware using model-driven engineering approaches (MATLAB/Simulink)
• Working across the full development life cycle within a structured, safety-critical environment
• Collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams, including systems, hardware, and software engineers

What We’re Looking For Essential Skills & Experience

• FPGA and firmware design using tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM
• Experience with FPGA architectures including Xilinx 7 Series, UltraScale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel)
• High-speed interfaces: PCIe, Ethernet, JESD
• Model-driven engineering and auto-generated code (MATLAB/Simulink)
• Structured firmware development approaches (eg RTCA DO-254 or similar)
• Knowledge of cryptography and anti-tamper techniques
• Exposure to AI techniques, including machine learning and genetic algorithms
• Strong understanding of electronics test methods and equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within mixed-discipline team

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, AI, Games Programming, or similar
  (or equivalent experience gained through hands-on industry work)

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work:

• Candidates must have 5 years UK residency
• Must be eligible for full UK SC Security Clearance, ideally already SC cleared.

Desirable

• Previous experience within the defence industry

Why Apply?

• Work on technically complex, high-impact programmes
• Collaborate with leading engineers in a secure, mature environment
• Long-term contract potential on a stable programme of work
• Opportunity to apply cutting-edge firmware, FPGA, and AI techniques

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.