Security Cleared Firmware Engineer - DSP Engineer - Cambridge

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-focused recruitment firm in Cambridge is looking for an experienced Firmware or DSP Engineer. This role involves working on innovative technologies for Security Cleared sectors. Ideal candidates have expertise in Firmware and DSP Engineering, with knowledge of FPGA and high-speed electronic systems being advantageous. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and paths for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in Firmware or DSP Engineering.
• Ability to work on high-speed electronic systems.
• UK residency or British citizenship for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative technologies in Firmware and DSP.
• Engage in product development for Security Cleared sectors.
• Apply expertise in DSP design and embedded systems.

Skills

Firmware Engineering

DSP Engineering

FPGA knowledge

High-speed electronic systems

Job description

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Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

A new Spin-Out company based in Cambridge, providing product development for Security Cleared sectors, is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer or DSP Engineer to work on innovative technologies.

You will work on new technology inventions, applying expertise in Firmware and DSP Engineering. Knowledge of FPGA, DSP design, DSP Modelling, and embedded systems is advantageous. Experience with high-speed electronic systems is preferred but not essential.

Experience in a security-cleared environment is desirable but not mandatory; candidates must be able to obtain security clearance, typically requiring UK residency or British citizenship. Existing security clearance is a plus.

This role offers exciting projects, career development opportunities, a competitive salary, benefits, and ongoing training for progression.

We are looking for candidates to start ASAP. If interested, apply now to avoid missing out, though long notice periods are understandable.

For more information, contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialist, at Newton Colmore, on 0121 268 2240, or submit an application for our team to contact you.

Newton Colmore Consulting specializes in recruitment within Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Software, Robotics, Data Science, Healthcare Communications, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Field Service Engineering sectors.