At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge firmware for advanced radar systems in a hybrid work environment.
- Company: Join a leading defence technology firm with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career advancement in a high-reliability industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while working with advanced embedded systems.
- Qualifications: Experience in embedded firmware development and strong programming skills in C/C++ and Verilog.
The predicted salary is between 50 - 60 £ per hour.
Contract Details
- Duration: 8 months (initially)
- Location: Hybrid (3 days per week), Reading
- Outside IR35
- £50-60 per hour
- SC eligibility required
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded firmware for advanced radar systems, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through to integration, verification and production.
- Develop firmware for FPGA-based and embedded processing platforms using C/C++ and Verilog, interfacing with high-speed digital electronics, sensors and communication protocols.
- Perform firmware integration, debugging and verification using laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analysers, JTAG debuggers and protocol analysers, ensuring compliance with system and performance requirements.
- Collaborate with systems, hardware, software and test engineers to investigate issues, perform root cause analysis and deliver robust firmware solutions for mission-critical defence applications.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience developing embedded firmware within the defence, aerospace or other safety-critical/high-reliability industries.
- Strong programming experience with Embedded C/C++ and experience developing FPGA firmware using VHDL or Verilog.
- Experience working with embedded microcontrollers, real-time operating systems (RTOS) and hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet and PCIe.
- Experience debugging embedded systems.
Firmware Engineer employer: Vantage Consulting
Vantage Consulting is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values hands-on leadership and innovation in the manufacturing sector. Located in Hinckley, employees benefit from a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and development, alongside competitive compensation and unique opportunities to influence operational success. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises accountability and communication, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
We think you need these skills to ace Firmware Engineer
Embedded Firmware Development
C/C++ Programming
Verilog
FPGA Development
Debugging Skills
Root Cause Analysis
Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
