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Murray McIntosh are currently seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer to work for a client of ours on a permanent basis as detailed below: Responsibilities: Realising product specification through embedded firmware Create firmware requirement specifications and design documentation Contribute to the continued improvement of the embedded development processes to ensure continuous enhancement of the team and our processes Contribute to definition of work, approach and architectural solutions Own quality of your out put ensuring appropriate levels of quality Maintain and update existing firmware addressing defects and implementing enhancements Run and participate in design reviews, creation of reports and associate documentation Collaborate with validation tea to increase understanding and reduce development iterations Ensure product compliance to ISO9001. Skills & qualifications: Expert in the use of C & C++ Experience of programming on real time operating systems Knowledge of STM32 and FreeRTOS Keil IDE, MPLAB for STM32 (advantageous) Experience developing products in highly regulated industries Experience of developing firmware for low power safety critical devices Knowledge of TFT LCD display control drivers and GUI development Familiarity with RF technologies such as BLE, LoRa, Zigbee etc would be advantageous

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Principal FPGA Engineer on a contract basis. This dynamic role involves leading FPGA developments from preliminary specifications to verified design running on target hardware. The Principal FPGA Design Engineer is tasked with providing expert knowledge in electronic design, testing, and certification of systems based around advanced FPGAs while coaching and guiding other Design Engineers. Key Responsibilities: Utilising good engineering practice to produce Firmware for innovative and profitable products and solutions. Supporting and enhancing existing Firmware as per business and commercial needs. Defining requirements, designing, documenting, implementing, testing, and verifying solutions. Designing, implementing, and debugging VHDL based FPGA hardware. Developing test benches and vectors to verify VHDL based FPGA. Writing technical documentation including requirements specifications, test specifications, and functional descriptions. Taking responsibility for multiple projects, including scoping tasks, defining resources, estimating time scales, and monitoring project progress. Using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, and signal generators to test hardware and verify its operation. Mentoring junior team members and providing constructive feedback. Conducting design reviews of FPGA design and VHDL implementation. Providing in-house training on FPGA design, techniques, and tools. Occasional travel within the UK as required. Job Requirements: Experience working on systems containing multiple FPGAs. Proven ability to analyse system requirements and decompose them into suitable implementations. Track record of producing designs on time and within budget. Good written and verbal communication skills in English. Experience working on Radar or related DSP applications. 10 or more years' experience working on FPGA designs. If you possess significant experience with FPGA designs and seek an engaging contract role within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and forward-thinking team.

We are looking for a Principal FPGA Design Engineer to lead complex FPGA developments from system requirements through to fully verified hardware. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role within a high-performance engineering team. Key Responsibilities Lead FPGA architecture and end-to-end VHDL design Define system-level requirements and implement robust solutions Develop test benches, verification plans, and documentation Support and enhance existing firmware Lead design reviews and release activities Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership Requirements Ten years FPGA design experience Proven experience with multi-FPGA systems Strong system architecture and requirements decomposition skills Experience with Radar or DSP applications

Overview We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with experience of managing software and Firmware requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the defence industry and expertise in systems engineering, verification, project management, and Documentation. We are looking for a Engineer who promotes a mindset of attention to detail, communication, and teamwork within there team. Candidates with a good understanding of all aspects of Systems Engineering relating to lifecycle processes and methodologies should apply. Responsibilities As a Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems solutions that meet our clients' needs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of systems, while adhering to industry standards and best practices. Handling embedded software or firmware requirements Development of complex systems design requirements, particularly for implementation in software Manage system requirements, verification and compliance evolution against a rapid system baseline release schedule. Be able to generate detailed requirement sets on the basis of a variety of drivers and manage change over baselines. Support system requirement flow-down through to design and implementation teams. You are expected to be able to work in all areas of top the V model where you will be able to support concept translating systems to customer requirements, through to in-service support. You will be expected to provide systems engineering support to customer design and engineering management teams. Full requirements management (creation, update, validation, verification), including suppliers' integration and DOORS experience, Documentation: Produce detailed technical documentation, supporting the development of engineering requirements and associated documentation. Completion of trade studies Manage planning and work package management. Reviewing, documentation - Subsystems, customer, work packages. SYS ML Generation Requirements and Use Case analysis Concept assessment and design trade studies System architecture design and functional modelling Performance assessment and systems behavior analysis Verification, Validation, proving and Certification Systems Integration Model based engineering techniques, including the use of Rhapsody Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Applicable and suitable experience can be substituted for qualifications. Essential skills Systems Engineering Technical Requirement Specification Requirements Verification Requirements Development Requirements Proving Rhapsody PLM tools System design Systems Architecture Systems Integration Ability to provide inputs to project Management MS Office Suite Understanding of complete V Lifecycle. Manage Non-Conformances IBM DOORS JIRA Desired skills Ability to analyse complex technical problems and generate effective solutions. Strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities. Experience Extensive experience in Systems Engineering roles. Proven experience in systems engineering, preferably within the defence or aerospace industry Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose innovative solutions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment Experience with project management practices and tools, including schedule management, risk analysis, and resource allocation Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, DO-178C, and DO-254, is desirable Eligibility for security clearance (dependent on project requirements) What do I need before I apply This role requires on-site customer support 2 - 3 days per week in the Bristol area. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer - SC Clearance required Location: Edinburgh Contract length: 6 months Work model: Hybrid "Please note only candidates with sole UK nationality who hold active SC clearance will be considered* Our client, a defence client, is seeking a Senior or Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh. Responsibilities: Their Electronics Function in Edinburgh requires a Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) to create and develop firmware for leading edge airborne applications. You would be responsible for the design and development of Firmware designs using VHDL, for verifying designs using either VHDL or SystemVerilog and working to a structured firmware design process. The role and skills required: Creating innovative VHDL based FPGA designs Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or SystemVerilog/UVM Current FPGA technologies from either Xilinx, Altera or Microsemi and their tools Model Driven Engineering tools including MATLAB and Simulink High Speed Interface Design & Integration, including PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet Analysing system level documents and deriving detailed Firmware requirements Adopting a methodical approach to the full firmware design life cycle, ideally working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route De-bugging firmware designs and supporting system related verification and integration Qualifications required: Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA/Digital techniques.