At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and development of advanced FPGA firmware for innovative embedded systems.
- Company: Join Morson Edge, a leader in cutting-edge engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible contract, and potential for extension.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of technology, shaping the future of embedded applications.
- Qualifications: Experience with FPGA technologies and strong VHDL skills required.
The predicted salary is between 54.52 - 74.07 £ per hour.
Lead Firmware Engineer Level 7 Morson Edge
Location: Basildon, Essex, SS14
Contract Length: 6 Month contract (chance of extension) (Inside IR35)
Rate: £54.52 PAYE p/h - £74.07 Umbrella p/h
Overview
An opportunity for an experienced FPGA Firmware Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on advanced sensing and embedded systems. The role spans the full product lifecycle, from concept through to early production, with a focus on high-speed FPGA and SoC development for complex embedded applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture and manage firmware requirements
- Design, develop, and analyse FPGA-based firmware (VHDL)
- Produce technical documentation and support design reviews
- Develop test, verification, and integration plans
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers on system integration
- Modify and maintain existing firmware and test benches
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience with FPGA technologies (e.g. Xilinx, Microsemi/Actel, or Lattice)
- Advanced verification using VHDL and/or SystemVerilog/UVM
- Expertise in timing constraints and FPGA optimisation
- Ability to derive detailed firmware requirements from system-level specifications
- Experience across the full firmware lifecycle within structured standards (e.g. DO-254 or similar)
- Debugging and integration at hardware/system level
Desirable
- Familiarity with Siemens EDA tools (e.g. ModelSim, Questa, HDL Designer)
- Experience with safety-critical standards (e.g. IEC 61508)
- Exposure to electro-optic or imaging systems
Embedded Firmware Lead Engineer employer: Morson Edge
Join a forward-thinking engineering firm in Manchester, where as a Senior Electrical Designer, you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work culture. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior designers while working on significant projects across Water and Nuclear sectors, all within a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Enjoy competitive salary packages and the chance to contribute to impactful engineering solutions in a supportive environment.
