Principal Firmware Engineer

ARM (Advanced Resource Managers); Luton; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer in Luton. The candidate will focus on developing innovative firmware solutions utilizing AI and FPGA technologies. A competitive pay rate of up to £80p/h is offered, alongside requirements for residency and security clearance. Ideal candidates will possess relevant degrees or significant experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 5 years of UK residency with capability for SC security clearance required.
• Experience with fast interfaces like PCIe and Ethernet preferred.
• Ability to derive firmware requirements from system specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI solutions including machine learning and genetic algorithms.
• Auto-generate code using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Design firmware architecture using structured approaches.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning

Cryptography

Electronics test methods

FPGA architectures

Education

HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree in related fields

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Xilinx

TCL

Verilog

System Verilog

UVM

Job description

Principal Firmware Engineer

Luton

Paying up to £80p/h (Umbrella)

Responsibilities

• Artificial Intelligence, including machine learning and genetic algorithms
• Auto-generated code using model driven engineering using MATLAB and Simulink tools
• Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM
• Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements
• A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar)

Experience required

• FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7. Xilinx UltraScale; Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel).
• Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD is also required.
• Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques
• Electronics test methods and equipment
• HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics), or you may just have lots of skills and experience gained through your hard work.
• Due to the nature of our work, any candidate must have 5 years of UK residency and be capable of achieving full SC security clearance.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.