At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of advanced FPGA and firmware solutions for high-performance electronic systems.
- Company: Join a multidisciplinary engineering team in a cutting-edge tech environment.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, opportunity for professional growth, and a chance to work on innovative projects.
- Other info: Onsite role in Edinburgh with limited remote working; great for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence and aerospace by developing next-gen digital systems.
- Qualifications: Experience in high-integrity or safety-critical industries and eligibility for UK security clearance.
The predicted salary is between 70 - 70 £ per hour.
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
Principal Firmware Engineer Level 6 in Fife employer: Morson Edge
As a Principal Firmware Engineer at our Edinburgh location, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to developing cutting-edge FPGA and firmware solutions for high-performance electronic systems. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth through mentorship and continuous learning opportunities, while also offering competitive rates and a supportive environment for those with experience in safety-critical industries. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the defence and aerospace sectors, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions recognised.
