17 jobs found

Lead Firmware Engineer Edinburgh 12-Month Contract Paying up to 80p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Ability to analyse system-level requirements and capture/ derive detailed FW requirements. Specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Integrating and debugging complex systems where the Firmware interacts with Hardware and Software. Deliver firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements Mentor junior members of the team to help enhance their skills and knowledge in all aspects of Firmware development. Required Experience Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or similar engineering/science course Experience in firmware design techniques and tools, from VHDL to place-and-route Experience in FPGA architectures such as system-on-chip (e.g. Xilinx Versal) Experience of auto-generated code using model driven engineering using MATLAB and Simulink tools Experience of design tools such as Verilog, System Verilog and UVM Ideally have prior experience working within the defence or Aerospace industries. Experience within the defence industry. Experience within the defence industry. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Electronics Hardware Engineer Our client is leading developer of underwater technology, they are looking to recruit an Electronics Hardware Engineer to develop electronics hardware on various products. The role gives the opportunity to work in a fact paced environment, being involved with multiple products at various stages of development. The Role and Role Specific Competencies Develop electronics hardware and embedded firmware Be technical authority on the electronics design on new product developments Document accurately and to the right level of detail to enable other Engineers to work on the projects as needed. Keep up to date on technical changes in their area(s) of speciality. Work to the company processes and where needed help refine these to ensure an efficient working environment Knowledge, Skills and Experience Can design both analogue and digital (FPGA & MPU) circuits and use simulation techniques to ensure designs are reliable and fit for purpose. Has an emphasis on low power design. EMC - Understand the principles of designing to meet EN60945 and other relevant standards. Altium - Can create circuits and has basic knowledge of PCB design techniques. C - Able to write code from ground up, fix bugs and create basic features without assistance. C++ Basic Understanding of object-oriented approach teams throughout engineering to achieve 2:1 or above in relevant Engineering degree, such as Electronic and Electrical but not limited to. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Embedded Systems Engineer (FPGA) Livingston Permanent £45-50k + Performance Bonus + Benefits About the Company We're partnered with a globally recognised scientific instrumentation company with many years of expertise designing and manufacturing advanced systems. Their instruments are used by researchers and scientists worldwide. Part of a fast-growing international group of high-technology businesses, they continue to invest heavily in R&D and product development, with strong growth expectations in the years ahead. The Opportunity This is a technically rich embedded systems role at the heart of a genuine R&D environment. You'll be designing, developing and verifying FPGA-based solutions and embedded firmware across a range of cutting-edge scientific instruments. You will work closely with electronic engineers to deliver integrated hardware-software solutions. If you want your work to power instruments that push the boundaries of scientific measurement, this is the role. Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. What You'll Be Doing Develop, implement and verify FPGA-based designs using VHDL or Verilog, alongside embedded software for microcontrollers and peripheral interfaces. Develop device drivers, firmware and low-level software for peripherals and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, DDR, UART, CAN etc). Collaborate with electronic engineers to ensure seamless software & hardware integration. Debug, verify and validate embedded systems using lab tools including oscilloscopes, logic analysers and debuggers. Propose and implement solutions in a dynamic R&D environment where requirements may not always be clearly defined. Support prototype builds and production transfer also troubleshooting and root-cause analysis. Maintain and improve legacy codebases as needed. Stay current with emerging technologies and advise the business on developments that may affect performance or product direction. What We're Looking For Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline. Critical to have experience with FPGA development and toolchains. (ideally Xilinx Vivado, synthesis, simulation and implementation). Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog and C/C++ for embedded systems development. Experience with the Cypress FX2/FX3 platform, USB 3.0 protocol and associated tools. Experience with microprocessors including ARM Cortex-M, 8051, AVR or PIC. Familiarity with embedded development tools, compilers, debuggers and version control (Git). Strong understanding of RTOS or bare-metal development. Solid grasp of electronics fundamentals with ability to read schematics and device datasheets. Experience developing and consuming DLLs for hardware-software integration. Analytical problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to debugging, testing and documentation. Effective communicator and confident collaborator within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Why This Role? Work on technically challenging problems in a genuine R&D environment, your solutions will power instruments used by scientists globally. Join an established, growing and globally recognised business where innovation is encouraged and expertise is valued. Flexible 37.5-hour working week with early Friday finish. Excellent career development opportunities within a growing international group. Supportive, inclusive team culture with a strong commitment to equal opportunities. Package Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + £performance-related £bonus Working pattern: 37.5 h/p/w, Hybrid 80% in office, early Friday finish Private medical insurance Pension scheme, permanent health insurance and death-in-service benefit Generous holiday allowance Subsidised gym membership

FPGA Firmware Engineer - Ulverston Hybrid or Remote (3 days on site per month, Tuesday to Thursday ) which is fully expensed - Travel & Accommodation Are your Firmware Engineer or FPGA Design Engineer career goals not being met ? Are you working in a huge corporate, in a very large team on only a small module of an overall project ? Bored ? Are you frustrated by the bureaucracy ? Are you working in click apply for full job details

Electronic Software Engineer Ulverston, Lake District Up to 50,000 We're working with a growing engineering team based in the Swarthmoor area who are looking to add a talented Electronic Software Engineer to their business. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the full product lifecycle, contributing to the design and development of innovative electronic solutions from concept through to production. The role will suit someone with a background in both electronics and low-level embedded software/firmware development. If you enjoy designing products from scratch, collaborating within a team environment, and solving complex engineering challenges, this could be a great fit. Key Skills & Experience: Multilayer PCB design Analogue and digital circuit design Embedded C development for microcontrollers Communication protocols (RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C) Experience with ARM, AVR or Microchip PIC developmenT Desirable: Altium Designer FPGA design You'll be joining a well-established, multidisciplinary engineering team, working across a variety of projects-from brand-new product development to enhancing existing systems and bespoke solutions. For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions.

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage (the role can be a split of working Onsite and Working From Home) is currently looking to recruit a number of Electronics Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. Electronic Design Engineers with excellent skills in Analogue Design or Digital Design or Power Design or FPGA are sought after. Job Title: Electronics Design Engineer Rate: £58 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: This role will involve some remote working opportunities Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Electronics Design Engineer Job Description: The Electronic Engineering function is a friendly and supportive environment. Within the function, you will be working with other engineers who have a collective wealth of experience across a wide range technologies and products and are happy to share their knowledge to support one another, ensuring opportunities for improvement are identified and best practice is upheld.The experience you bring will be met with enthusiasm and you will be encouraged to share any learning.You will be responsible for developing cutting-edge electronic solutions for weapon systems. This will include on board missile sub-systems and Land, Sea and Air based Firing Units. Your role will entail responsibility for the quality and performance of the electronic solution together with providing cost and schedule updates to a project manager.You will have a sound track record in electronic design capability throughout the product life cycle, i.e. early concept through to production. The technical solutions you will implement will range across the Power and Analogue Electronics sphere of expertise and will be at both sub-system and board level.This role will require you to liaise with other domains, e.g. Software, Firmware, Mechanical, Environmental, EMC etc. to ensure your designs perform in all respects to the requirements placed upon you. In so doing you will be key to delivering world class missile solutions to our customers. Skillset/experience required: Ideally, degree qualified with significant post qualification experience in Electronic Design, development and delivery. Someone who can demonstrate the capability to lead significant Electronic design work packages and have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with the awareness and understanding of the challenges that this may bring. Excellent problem solving skills and knowledge of a wide range of electronic technologies and products. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders across the business.

Principal Firmware Engineer (FPGA) - 1701 Location: Edinburgh (primarily onsite, with limited remote working) Duration: 12 Months (Inside IR35) Rate: £70 per hour Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance click apply for full job details

FPGA / Firmware Engineer Guildford 55,000 - 60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits Package Are you an experienced FPGA / Firmware Engineer looking to take full ownership of cutting-edge digital architectures that convert precise physical measurements into high-speed, high-integrity data for global scientific applications? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly specialised engineering environment where you will design and implement FPGA-based systems at the core of advanced analytical instrumentation. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in developing next-generation technology used across food science, pharmaceuticals, and materials research. In this role, you will be responsible for FPGA design, embedded firmware development, and real-time system integration. You will work hands-on with hardware, developing scalable architectures and ensuring accurate, low-latency data acquisition from precision sensors. The position offers strong technical ownership and the chance to contribute directly to innovative product development. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog, along with experience in embedded systems and real-time data processing. You will be a methodical problem solver, comfortable working in a lab-based environment, and confident collaborating across engineering disciplines. The Role: FPGA design and development using VHDL and Verilog Real-time firmware development for embedded systems and processor cores Integration of sensors, ADCs, DACs, and communication protocols (SPI, I C, UART) Development of digital signal processing pipelines and data acquisition systems Hands-on debugging and validation using lab equipment Implementation of high-speed data transfer interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, or PCIe The Person: Good years' of experience in FPGA/firmware development Strong knowledge of digital electronics and signal integrity Experience with FPGA toolchains such as Vivado, Quartus, or Libero Understanding of control systems such as PID for motion or electromechanical systems Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar Desirable: Experience with ARM SoC (e.g. Zynq), C/C++ or Python Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Senior Firmware (FPGA) Engineer Are you an experienced FPGA or firmware engineer looking to work on cutting-edge technology in defence, aerospace, and security? Do you want to be part of a highly skilled team designing systems that make the world safer? Then look no further We're looking for a Senior Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to join our established engineering team delivering advanced electronic sys click apply for full job details

Principal Firmware Engineer (FPGA) 1701 Location: Edinburgh (primarily onsite, with limited remote working) Duration: 12 Months (Inside IR35) Rate: £70 per hour Umbrella We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. Overview An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Firmware Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing advanced FPGA and firmware solutions for complex, high-performance electronic systems. The role covers the full development lifecycle, including requirements capture, architecture development, FPGA design, integration, verification, and qualification activities. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, support engineering best practice, and contribute to the development of next-generation digital systems. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of FPGA and firmware solutions for complex electronic systems. Capture, analyse, and manage hardware and firmware requirements. Develop architectural concepts and technical solutions for advanced system functionality. Perform FPGA design, implementation, analysis, and optimisation. Produce technical documentation and support formal design reviews. Define and execute integration, verification, and test strategies. Ensure compliance with established firmware development processes and standards. Collaborate with hardware, software, systems, and verification teams throughout the development lifecycle. Mentor and support junior engineers. Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering/science discipline. Strong FPGA design and development experience. Experience with FPGA technologies from major vendors such as Xilinx, Intel (Altera), or Microchip (Microsemi). Proven experience in requirements capture and management. Experience developing test plans, integration activities, and design verification processes. Ability to define and develop complex system and firmware concepts. Experience preparing and presenting technical material for design reviews. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills within multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Skills VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM experience. MATLAB/Simulink and model-based design methodologies. FPGA simulation, verification, and design tools. Requirements management and traceability tools. Experience within regulated, safety-critical, aerospace, defence, or similar engineering environments.

FPGA / Firmware Engineer Guildford £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits PackageAre you an experienced FPGA / Firmware Engineer looking to take full ownership of cutting-edge digital architectures that convert precise physical measurements into high-speed, high-integrity data for global scientific applications?This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly specialised engineering environment where you will design and implement FPGA-based systems at the core of advanced analytical instrumentation. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in developing next-generation technology used across food science, pharmaceuticals, and materials research.In this role, you will be responsible for FPGA design, embedded firmware development, and real-time system integration. You will work hands-on with hardware, developing scalable architectures and ensuring accurate, low-latency data acquisition from precision sensors. The position offers strong technical ownership and the chance to contribute directly to innovative product development.The ideal candidate will have a solid background in FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog, along with experience in embedded systems and real-time data processing. You will be a methodical problem solver, comfortable working in a lab-based environment, and confident collaborating across engineering disciplines. The Role: FPGA design and development using VHDL and Verilog Real-time firmware development for embedded systems and processor cores Integration of sensors, ADCs, DACs, and communication protocols (SPI, I C, UART) Development of digital signal processing pipelines and data acquisition systems Hands-on debugging and validation using lab equipment Implementation of high-speed data transfer interfaces such as USB, Ethernet, or PCIe The Person: Good years' of experience in FPGA/firmware development Strong knowledge of digital electronics and signal integrity Experience with FPGA toolchains such as Vivado, Quartus, or Libero Understanding of control systems such as PID for motion or electromechanical systems Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or similar Desirable: Experience with ARM SoC (e.g. Zynq), C/C++ or Python Reference Number: BBBH275499 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Are you an experienced Electronics & Firmware Engineer looking for your next big challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-class engineering team working on a high-profile locomotive re-power project for Hong Kong. This long-term contract (inside IR35) will see you playing a key role in delivering cutting-edge electronic control systems for a flagship rail engineering programme. You ll be working alongside highly skilled professionals in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, applying your expertise to solve complex technical challenges and directly impact the success of an international rail project. ? Job Purpose To provide electronic and firmware engineering expertise to engineering and project teams, delivering high-performance, reliable electronic control systems for a locomotive re-power project. ? Qualifications & Experience Degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering 5+ years experience in design, development and testing of electronic control equipment hardware (rail industry preferred) Proficient in Electrical & Electronic CAD systems (e.g. AutoCAD, Altium) Strong skills in FPGA / VHDL programming & development Solid background in digital & analogue electronics hardware design and PCB manufacture Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) design principles ? Essential Attributes Positive, self-motivated, and proactive with a strong sense of ownership Able to work independently, prioritise effectively, and make sound decisions Excellent communicator, able to clearly present technical issues Competent in standard office tools (Microsoft Office suite) Flexible and willing to support projects at different locations, including abroad ? Key Responsibilities Develop, program, debug, and test FPGA firmware in VHDL Implement modifications to FPGA software in response to design changes/issues Integrate FPGA software with other system components and optimise performance PCB design & development for the rail industry (schematic capture, layout, manufacturing) Amend and troubleshoot PCB designs using Altium Ensure compliance with rail industry standards (e.g., BS EN50155) Produce and review technical documentation: specifications, design data, test plans, reports Support electronic system validation, including type, routine and compliance testing Investigate failures, determine root cause, and present findings Provide risk evaluation and mitigation evidence for electronic safety hazards Specify and use test equipment for monitoring electronic systems in operation Actively contribute to continuous improvement within engineering processes ? Quality, Safety & Customer Focus Adhere to company and statutory Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental policies Investigate and report on failed/defective components in line with procedures Build and maintain positive customer relationships, enhancing the company s reputation as a world-class supplier of railway vehicle services ? Why Join? This isn t just another contract it s a chance to be part of a landmark rail project with international reach. You ll be at the forefront of innovation in electronics and firmware engineering, with the opportunity to apply your expertise on complex, safety-critical systems. If you re ready to take on a long-term contract (Inside IR35) where your skills will make a tangible impact on global rail infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

Join a leading engineering team developing cutting-edge MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions for SDR, radar signal processing, and sensor fusion applications. Key Responsibilities: Lead high-speed digital electronics design across the full product lifecycle. Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical, and production teams to deliver optimised hardware solutions. Support board-level testing and debugging using VHDL, C/C++, or Python. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in high-speed digital design, including MPSoC FPGA, DDR, Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnects. Strong background in SI/PI analysis. Familiarity with DSP concepts for SDR, radar, and optical sensors. Ability to architect elegant hardware solutions in a multidisciplinary environment. Excellent documentation and configuration skills. This is an intellectually demanding role suited to engineers with a strong academic foundation and a passion for collaborative delivery. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The opportunity: As the Embedded Design Team Lead you will be involved in the development of our growing portfolio of complex embedded digital systems. Your role will be leading the day to day line management of the team, identifying opportunities and driving process improvements while promoting a delivery focussed culture on some of the most exciting and challenging products and technology in defence today. The role will require a blend of technical management, people management and project management so requires someone with a real passion and experience of managing teams, planning workload or bids and understanding and owning technical work packages. The portfolio ranges from advanced DSP systems (e.g. Image Processing, Software Defined Radios), complex SoC systems, through to safety and security critical systems; using the latest embedded devices from all the major vendors (e.g. Xilinx, Intel, Texas Instruments, Analogue devices etc). The Embedded Design team are some of the most highly regarded engineers in Electronic Engineering working in a multi-disciplined, fast moving environment which demands excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, skilled and talented team. What we're looking for from you: Demonstrable team leadership experience Background in either Digital Hardware Design, FPGA Design (firmware), or Embedded Software Design. Embedded digital design and modelling skills (e.g. partitioning of functional elements between software and FPGA, and modellingnalysing key performance aspects of the resulting design) Experience of integration and test of embedded systems onto hardware platforms Excellent communication skills- ability to inspire and drive teams to succeed Project management - planning, budgeting and delivery mind set Innovation and improvement - the ability to foster a culture of improvement and challenging the norm Engineering is at heart of our business; and this role will give you an opportunity to both develop your core technical and leadership skills and gain a wider experience of complex systems. You will be working alongside a multidiscipline engineering team and you will be a key part of a supportive and growing team as your career expands with us. The business is committed to upskilling people through both formal training and practical experience. It is a fantastic role, in which you can develop both personally and professionally. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to 2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime : Opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave : Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave : Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities : Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.

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.

Hardware Design Engineer - upto £70,000 We're looking for a skilled Hardware Design Engineer to join a client's innovative team developing market-leading processor-based products with the latest pre-release components. What the role involves: Designing and developing digital hardware and firmware Creating schematics and PCB layouts Supporting design reviews and verification testing Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality hardware solutions What you need: Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field Strong skills in high-speed digital circuit design Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Desirable experience: PC motherboard architecture, FPGA, embedded software, Intel/ARM chipsets Why work with this client? Access to cutting-edge technology before market release Opportunity to influence hardware design processes Attractive benefits including a generous pension, bonus, health insurance, and flexible holidays If you're passionate about hardware design and ready for your next challenge, Max Carr will be in touch DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality