Principal Firmware Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Principal Firmware Engineer for a 12-month contract in Luton, Bedfordshire. The role involves delivering firmware for complex digital systems, designing tools, and developing FPGA architectures. Applicants should have experience with Xilinx and effective communication skills, with a focus on teamwork and several technical competencies in firmware development.

Qualifications

• Experience with Xilinx, Altera, or Actel FPGA.
• Knowledge of structured firmware design.
• Understanding of system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design tools and develop FPGA architectures.
• Implement cryptography and AI methods.
• Collaborate within mixed discipline teams.

Skills

Design tools such as Xilinx

TCL

Verilog

System Verilog

UVM

FPGA architectures development

PCIe

Ethernet

Model-driven engineering with Matlab

Cryptography techniques

Machine learning

Electronics test methods

Effective communication

Collaboration

Tools

FPGA tools

Job description

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Principal Firmware Engineer, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Morson Talent

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

Job Description:

Our client is seeking Firmware Engineers for contracts based in Luton, Bedfordshire. The Firmware Engineer will deliver firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM
• Develop FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7, Xilinx UltraScale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel)
• Work with fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD
• Generate code using model-driven engineering with Matlab and Simulink tools
• Derive detailed firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements
• Follow structured firmware design approaches (e.g., RTCA DO-254)
• Implement cryptography and anti-tamper techniques
• Apply artificial intelligence methods, including machine learning and genetic algorithms
• Utilize electronics test methods and equipment
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Collaborate within mixed discipline teams

Additional:

12-month contract based in Luton, primarily onsite work.