At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop firmware for cutting-edge tech like FPGAs and microcontrollers.
- Company: Join Alpha Data, a leader in aerospace and defence computing solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous learning and career advancement.
- Why this job: Work on innovative projects that make a real impact in high-demand markets.
- Qualifications: BSc/BEng in Electronics and Software Engineering or relevant apprenticeship.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
For over three decades, Alpha Data has empowered leading aerospace and defence (A&D) and data centre acceleration customers with cutting-edge computing solutions.
From our locations in the UK and USA, we bring the inherent cost savings and accelerated time-to-market of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products to customers around the world.
Our highly skilled design team also specializes in customising these COTS solutions to meet our customer’s unique and challenging requirements, ensuring we succeed together!
The Role
We seek a talented early career firmware/software engineer to join us onsite in our UK Edinburgh office to design, develop, deploy, and maintain software/firmware for: FPGAs, microcontrollers, embedded processors, and host systems.
The role will be technically challenging with opportunities for growth of technical skills spanning multiple programming languages, technologies, and operating systems.
In addition to the technical side, the role is likely to include customer facing interactions (requirements, delivery, and support), project self-management, and teamwork.
Principally the role is onsite.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain firmware for FPGAs, microcontrollers, and embedded processors.
- Design, implement, and maintain software components, including device drivers and supporting tools for customer applications.
- Debug, test, and validate software and firmware to ensure reliability and performance.
- Respond to and resolve customer support requests relating to software and firmware issues.
- Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to ensure effective integration of software and electronic systems.
- Contribute to code quality through documentation, code reviews, and adherence to development standards.
- Support the development of example designs and reference implementations for customers.
Requirements
Qualifications
- BSc/BEng in Electronics and Software Engineering (or higher).
- Apprenticeship degree (SCQF Level 10/11) in related industry with experience using AMD So C and FPGAs, and software engineering (or higher).
Experience
- 2+ years’ experience in relevant industry..
- Technical Skills
- AMD/Xilinx FPGAs/So Cs, including use of Vivado Design Suite
- C and/or C++
- Debugging Software and FPGA firmware
- Test Design
- Java (JDK Console or GUI Applications)
- Soft Skills
- Self-management
- Other
Due to the nature of our customer projects, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK security vetting, including BPSS and, where required, Security Check (SC) clearance
What We Offer
At Alpha Data, we believe in investing in our people. We offer
- A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects that make a real impact.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on continuous learning and professional growth.
- Exposure to diverse and high-demand markets including high-performance computing, aerospace, and defence.
- The chance to be part of a company with a long-standing reputation for innovation and excellence.
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Firmware Engineer (AD-ENG16) employer: Alpha Data Inc
At Alpha Data, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment in our Edinburgh office. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and engage in challenging projects that truly make a difference. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on continuous learning, we empower our team members to thrive both personally and professionally in the aerospace and defence sector.
