Embedded Firmware Engineer
Leonardo
- Basildon, Essex
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Firmware requirements capture and management;
- FPGA design and analysis;
- Production of documentation for other engineers and evidence for design reviews;
- Development of FPGA test and FPGA integration plans;
- Perform system integration work with PCB designers and embedded software engineers
- Support all firmware designs through the company firmware process – training will be given
- Modification of existing firmware designs and test benches
- Using FPGA technologies especially from either Xilinx, Microsemi (Actel) or Lattice and their tools
- Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or System Verilog / UVM
- Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route
- Ability to analyse system level requirements and derive detailed Firmware requirements
- A methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar
- Experience of working on safety related firmware to IEC 61508 would be advantageous.
- De-bugging firmware designs and supporting verification and integration at hardware and system level alongside Software and Hardware Engineers.
- Making technical decisions and mitigating technical risk for Firmware design activities
- Ability to communicate effectively across different disciplines both verbally and in written form
- Familiarity with Siemens EDA FPGA development tools including HDL Designer and ModelSim / Questa is an advantage.
- Engineering experience with radio systems and software defined radio or signal processing an advantage
- Experience of mentoring more junior members of the team
- Awareness of Safety, Security and other legislative constraints
- Domain experience in Electronics Warfare and Electronics Countermeasure.
- Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
- Company funded flexible benefits: We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
- Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
- Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
- Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
- Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
- Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below