Principal Firmware Engineer in Luton

Principal Firmware Engineer – Synergize Consulting Ltd

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Firmware Engineer to join our clients growing Luton based team. This role will be 90% onsite.

What you will do

As a Firmware engineer, you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world‑class facilities to deliver firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements.

Requirements

• Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM
• FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7, Xilinx UltraScale, Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel)
• Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD
• Auto‑generated code using model driven engineering with Matlab and Simulink tools
• Derivation of detailed firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements
• A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO‑254 or similar)
• Cryptography and anti‑tamper techniques
• Artificial Intelligence including machine learning and genetic algorithms
• Electronics test methods and equipment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Working in mixed discipline teams
• HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics (or equivalent hands‑on experience)
• SC Clearance is preferred due to the nature of our work
• Must be UK born

Nice to have

• Experience within the defence industry

Other details

This role is Inside IR35.

Employment type: Contract.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.

Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom.

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