Principal Firmware Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers; Luton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy specializing in technical roles is seeking a candidate with expertise in firmware design and artificial intelligence. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with FPGA architectures and be proficient in utilizing design tools such as Xilinx and MATLAB. This position requires strong technical skills, a structured approach to firmware design, and the ability to achieve full security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UK residency.
• Capable of achieving full SC security clearance.
• Knowledge of fast interfaces such as PCIe and Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Implement artificial intelligence including machine learning.
• Develop auto-generated code using model-driven engineering.
• Utilize design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, and Verilog.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence including machine learning and genetic algorithms

FPGA architectures such as Xilinx

Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog

Electronics test methods and equipment

Education

HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

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• Artificial Intelligence including machine learning and genetic algorithms
• Auto-generated code using model driven engineering with MATLAB and Simulink tools
• Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM
• Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements
• A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO- or similar)

Experience required:

• FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7 series, Xilinx UltraScale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel)
• Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD
• Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques
• Electronics test methods and equipment
• HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics, or equivalent skills and experience
• Must have 5 years UK residency and be capable of achieving full SC security clearance

Responsibilities:

• Implement artificial intelligence including machine learning and genetic algorithms
• Develop auto-generated code using model-driven engineering with MATLAB and Simulink
• Utilize design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM
• Derive detailed firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements
• Apply a structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO- or similar)

Disclaimer: This vacancy is advertised by ARM, a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We handle technical recruitment across the UK and globally. Your CV will not be sent without your permission. Roles marked as Outside IR35 depend on the final status determination from the end client and may change.