Principal Firmware Engineer in Luton

Principal Firmware Engineer at Advanced Resource Managers Ltd.

We are seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer to join our team in Luton for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and developing firmware solutions, particularly in FPGA architectures.

This position requires the ability to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance due to the nature of the work.

Key facts

• Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
• Engagement: Contract
• Compensation: Up to £85 per hour (Inside IR35)
• Team: Not specified

What you'll do

• Develop and design tools using Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM.
• Work on FPGA architectures including Xilinx 7, Xilinx UltraScale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel).
• Implement high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD.
• Generate code through model-driven engineering practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in firmware engineering.
• Proficiency in Xilinx tools and FPGA design.
• Strong knowledge of hardware description languages including Verilog and System Verilog.
• Experience with high-speed communication protocols like PCIe and Ethernet.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with UVM methodology.
• Experience in working with Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel) FPGA products.

Skills & tools

• Xilinx
• TCL
• Verilog
• System Verilog
• UVM
• PCIe
• Ethernet
• JESD

Practical notes

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security Clearance.
• This role is inside IR35 regulations.