Senior / Principal Firmware Engineer

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence technology is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to develop firmware for advanced self-protection systems. This role involves collaborating with specialists using cutting-edge tools and may require traveling for technical reviews. A comprehensive benefits package, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development await you at our Luton office.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Dental schemes

Workplace ISA

Go Green Car Scheme

Technology and lifestyle allowances

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym memberships

Management bonuses

Qualifications

• 5 years of UK residency required.
• Experience in defence industry preferred.
• Must be capable of obtaining full SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver firmware for complex digital systems.
• Involvement in technical reviews both in the UK and abroad.
• Work with experts using world-class facilities.

Skills

Xilinx

TCL

Verilog

SystemVerilog

UVM

PCIe

Ethernet

JESD

Model-driven engineering

Cryptography

Machine learning

Genetic algorithms

Electronics testing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Electronic Engineering

Computer Science

AI

Games Programming

Physics

Applied Physics

Job description

Job Description:

Would you like to deliver complex Firmware that forms part of our self-protection systems installed on fast jet, UAV, land, and naval platforms?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Firmware Engineer to join our growing Luton-based team. We offer flexible working options, including hybrid or remote work.

What you will do:

As a Firmware Engineer, you will work with experts in the field, using world-class facilities to deliver firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements. Your role may involve technical reviews across the UK or abroad.

What we need from you:

• Experience with design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM
• Knowledge of FPGA architectures like Xilinx 7, UltraScale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel)
• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, JESD
• Proficiency in auto-generated code using model-driven engineering with Matlab and Simulink
• Ability to derive detailed firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements
• A structured approach to firmware design, following standards like RTCA DO-254
• Knowledge of cryptography and anti-tamper techniques
• Experience with artificial intelligence, including machine learning and genetic algorithms
• Electronics testing methods and equipment knowledge
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• Relevant education or extensive experience in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics

Note: Candidates must have 5 years of UK residency and be capable of obtaining full SC security clearance due to the nature of the work.

Security Clearance: Experience within the defence industry is preferred.

Life at Leonardo:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours tailored to employee and customer needs. Our benefits include private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle allowances, generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, wellbeing support, discounted gym memberships, training opportunities, referral incentives, and management bonuses.