Principal Firmware Engineer

ARM; Luton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy seeks a Principal Firmware Engineer in Luton. The role involves developing innovative solutions in AI and delivering high-quality firmware requirements. Candidates should excel in FPGA architectures and have a relevant degree or significant experience. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £80.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have 5 years UK residency.
• Must be capable of achieving full SC security clearance.
• Experience with fast interfaces like PCIe and Ethernet required.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI algorithms including machine learning and genetic algorithms.
• Utilize model-driven engineering for code generation.
• Design firmware architecture based on requirements.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Model Driven Engineering

FPGA architectures

Cryptography

Electronics test methods

Education

HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics

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 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.