Firmware Engineer - Electronics Hardware Integration - Defence

Newton Colmore Consulting; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

bonuses

a pension

free lunches

healthcare

on site gym access

other excellent benefits typically not

Job summary

Newton Colmore Consulting is seeking a Firmware Engineer for a growing Defence Sector organisation focused on defensive technologies to support the UK and allied nations. The role leverages an electronics background with firmware engineering experience and hardware integration awareness to deliver launched devices.

Although prior Defence experience is ideal, candidates from other complex fields will be considered.

Qualifications

• Degree in a software or electronics field leading to firmware
• Security clearance will be essential in Defence sector
• Open to candidates from other complex fields

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for defence-focused hardware and devices.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate firmware with electronics.
• Contribute to advancing new technologies and delivering launched devices.
• Participate in complex projects and continuous career development.

Job description

We have an important Firmware Engineer role for a growing Defence Sector organisation, aimed at contributing to the development of new technologies that will enhance the defence of the UK and other allied nations, with a focus on defensive technologies rather than offensive.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with an electronics engineering background who can leverage their Firmware Engineering experience along with knowledge of electronics hardware integration. It’s preferable if you have a proven track record of successfully completing complex projects resulting in launched devices.

Some of the project you will be involved in will be focus on the advancing new technologies, pushing boundaries, and doing things that no one has done before. This means you won’t get bored in this role and will continue to develop your careers and skills.

While prior experience in the Defence sector is ideal, we are open to consider candidates from other complex fields.

You will need to hold a degree in a software or electronics field that led you into a Firmware Engineer career. Given the nature of this role in the Defence sector, it will be essential for you to be able to obtain security clearance.

In addition to career development and interesting projects, you will also receive an excellent starting salary (dependant on experience level).

• bonuses
• a pension
• free lunches
• healthcare
• on site gym access
• other excellent benefits typically associated with larger organisations

Collaboration is the key focus within this company, operating within a flat structure where peers help develop your knowledge as you contribute to theirs, all while working on some of the most fascinating projects you can imagine.