Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior / Principal Firmware Engineer to join on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced engineering projects, delivering innovative solutions across defence and technology programmes.

Job Details

Job Title: Senior / Principal Firmware Engineer – Contract

Location: Edinburgh

Contract Type: Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior / Principal Firmware Engineer to join on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced engineering projects, delivering innovative solutions across defence and technology programmes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA-based firmware architectures using tools from Xilinx, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel)
• Create innovative VHDL-based FPGA designs
• Apply advanced verification techniques using VHDL or SystemVerilog / UVM
• Analyse system-level requirements and translate them into detailed firmware specifications
• Develop and integrate high-speed interfaces including PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet, and JESDC
• Use Model Driven Engineering tools such as MATLAB and Simulink
• Apply a methodical approach across the full firmware lifecycle, ideally in line with RTCA DO-254 or similar structured processes
• Specify complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place-and-route
• Debug firmware designs and support system-level verification and integration
• Collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive experience designing firmware architecture using FPGA technologies and tools from Xilinx, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel)
• Strong knowledge of VHDL, with advanced verification skills in SystemVerilog / UVM
• Proven experience with high-speed interface design and integration (PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet, JESDC)
• Familiarity with MATLAB and Simulink for Model Driven Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to analyse system-level documents and derive detailed firmware requirements
• Hands-on experience across the full firmware lifecycle, ideally within structured processes such as RTCA DO-254
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Effective communication and ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Manufacturing
• Robotics Engineering

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