Senior Firmware / FPGA Design Engineer (London)
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Client: Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine
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EU work permit required: Yes
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Job Reference: b0b0067fb2fe
Job Views: 6
Posted: 14.07.2025
Expiry Date: 28.08.2025
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Job Description: Role Overview
Are you ready to join a collaborative international development team known for its technical excellence, strong product design standards, and a culture that values growth, recognition, and a supportive work environment?
At Sperry Marine , we provide safe, efficient, and reliable navigation solutions for the commercial and defence maritime industries. Our engineering teams, located in New Malden, UK , and Hamburg, Germany , work closely together to develop and maintain a wide range of navigation products, with an ambitious roadmap for future innovations.
We are currently seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our Engineering Department in New Malden. This role will play a key part in our radar sensor development team, focusing on firmware and embedded software development for maritime navigation systems.
Key Responsibilities include:
Work in the Hardware team to develop firmware on SoC platforms for new and existing products.
Take ownership and responsibility for current and future design for developed SoC platforms.
Collaborate closely with the Embedded Software and System Test teams during system integration activities.
Maintain and improve FPGA development processes, workflows, and tools.
Work autonomously in a focused, agile team, contributing high-quality results from the outset.
About You
Were looking for a motivated and detail-oriented engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a strong technical foundation. Ideal candidates will have:
Deep understanding of System on Chip (SoC) based design and build environment.
Experience with HDL coding and test benching (VHDL, Verilog).
Proficiency in software languages, C (or C++), with additional languages considered useful.
Knowledge of Bash, TCL, or Python.
Ability to understand and capture requirements to develop solutions and create professional technical documentation.
Experience with Vivado is required; Xilinx (AMD) preferred.
Familiarity with other FPGA vendors' tools is a plus.
Knowledge of peripheral buses like I2C, SPI.
Experience with AXI bus interconnect and memory interfaces such as SDRAM and DDR.
Understanding of asynchronous interfaces, Linux OS, networking protocols (TCP/IP, UTP, CAT240), device trees, and device drivers.
Familiarity with RF transceivers and prior radar system experience is desirable.
What You Get in Return
At Sperry Marine, you'll be part of a global team at the forefront of maritime navigation innovation. Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Option for a compressed work schedule (alternate Fridays off)
Up to 8% contributory pension scheme
Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Additional benefits supporting health, wellbeing, and lifestyle
About Us
With over 100 years of history, Sperry Marine is a major global provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering systems, and integrated bridge and control systems. We are committed to providing 24/7 support to our customers.
We value our employees' dedication and commitment, offering a benefits package that supports work-life balance, health, and future growth. We embrace diversity to foster innovation and stronger insights.
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