Firmware Engineer - Hardware Integration - Defence - Cambridge)

Newton Colmore Consulting; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Defence Sector organisation in Cambridge is seeking a Firmware Engineer to contribute to the development of new defensive technologies. You will leverage your firmware engineering experience to advance projects while working in a collaborative environment. Preferred candidates will have a degree in electronics or software and experience in the defence sector. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and various benefits including healthcare and on-site gym.

Benefits

Starting salary dependent on experience

Pension

Healthcare

Free lunches

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Degree in software or electronics field that led to a Firmware Engineer career.
• Experience in firmware engineering and electronics hardware integration.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of new technologies in the defence sector.
• Deliver projects leveraging firmware engineering and hardware integration.
• Collaborate within a flat structure to develop knowledge.

Skills

Firmware engineering

Electronics hardware integration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in software or electronics

Job description

Overview

Firmware Engineer - Electronics Hardware Integration - Defence - Cambridge

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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of new technologies in the defence sector with a focus on defensive technologies.
• Leverage firmware engineering experience together with knowledge of electronics hardware integration to deliver projects.
• Work on advancing new technologies, pushing boundaries, and delivering devices that have not been previously created.
• Collaborate within a flat structure where peers help develop knowledge as you contribute to theirs.
• Engage with projects that may require security clearance due to the nature of the defence sector.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in software or electronics field that led to a Firmware Engineer career.
• Experience in firmware engineering and electronics hardware integration; a proven track record of completing complex projects resulting in launched devices is preferred.
• Prior defence sector experience is ideal, but candidates from other complex fields will be considered.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Benefits

• Starting salary dependent on experience, with bonuses
• Pension, healthcare, free lunches, on-site gym and other benefits typically associated with larger organisations

If this sounds like the kind of work you want to be involved in, I recommend submitting an application now to avoid missing out.

Please note that we will not be able to discuss the role specifics until we have a copy of your CV.