Senior FPGA Firmware Engineer for SDR & Embedded

Copello Global; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 91,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

Copello Global is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer for a six-month Inside IR35 contract in Whiteley, requiringActive SC and on-site presence three days per week. You will design, implement and test FPGA components for SDR devices, while developing embedded software drivers and RTL verification.

The role emphasizes documentation, cross-team collaboration, and proactive problem-solving on a portfolio of wireless projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in electronics/engineering or related field.
• Strong C/C++ and Linux proficiency.
• Experience with FPGA verification and RTL testbenches.
• Knowledge of embedded software architecture and driver development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA firmware using VHDL.
• Develop embedded software and hardware drivers in C/C++.
• Create RTL testbenches and support verification activities.
• Produce technical documentation, requirements and designs.
• Research and evaluate new technologies.
• Support product introduction, validation and production testing.
• Provide technical support to internal teams including Sales.
• Manage small technical projects or teams.

Skills

VHDL

C/C++

Linux

FPGA

RTL testbenches

ModelSim/Questa

Embedded software

SystemVerilog

Education

Degree in Electronics, Engineering or related field

Tools

Schematic capture

PCB layout tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Copello Global is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer for a six-month Inside IR35 contract in Whiteley, requiringActive SC and on-site presence three days per week. You will design, implement and test FPGA components for SDR devices, while developing embedded software drivers and RTL verification.

The role emphasizes documentation, cross-team collaboration, and proactive problem-solving on a portfolio of wireless projects.