Senior Firmware Engineer

Job Title: Senior Firmware Engineer
Contract Rate: £600- 650 per day inside IR35
Contract Length: 6-9 months
Location: Hybrid (Initial 2-3 weeks full-time on-site in Great Baddow, with flexibility for hybrid working as the project progresses)
Clearance: SC / SC eligible

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Firmware Engineer to join our team on a 6-9 month contract. In this role, you will be developing and implementing signal processing firmware. You will work on designing and testing advanced firmware solutions for FPGAs and RFSoCs, contributing to the development of sophisticated communications systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement firmware solutions using VHDL for FPGAs and RFSoCs.
• Utilise Xilinx chipsets (Zynq) and design tools like Vivado to create innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and testing of communications signal processing chain components.
• Translate outline concepts and system requirements into detailed designs and implementations.
• Produce clear, well-documented design specifications and maintain high-quality, commented source code.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Significant experience in firmware development using VHDL for FPGAs/RFSoCs.
• Experience in developing and implementing signal processing firmware.
• Proficiency with Xilinx chipsets (Zynq preferred) and design tools such as Vivado.
• Strong understanding of communications system design and modem development.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver detailed technical designs from initial concepts.
• Experience with software version control systems (e.g., Git).

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with optical communications systems.