Senior / Principal Firmware Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer to join their innovative team in Luton. This exciting role involves delivering complex firmware for self-protection systems used in fast jets and UAVs. You will collaborate with experts and utilize state-of-the-art facilities to meet future customer requirements. With options for hybrid working, this position offers flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and a generous pension scheme. If you have a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Dental schemes

Workplace ISA

Go Green Car Scheme

Annual technology allowance

25 days holidays

Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Free online courses via Coursera

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UK residency required for security clearance.
• Experience in the defence industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver firmware for complex digital systems.
• Work with experts using world-class facilities.

Skills

Xilinx

TCL

Verilog

SystemVerilog

UVM

FPGA architectures

PCIe

Ethernet

JESD

MATLAB

Simulink

cryptography

anti-tamper techniques

artificial intelligence

machine learning

genetic algorithms

electronics test methods

communication skills

teamwork

Education

HNC/HND in Electronic Engineering

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science

Degree in AI

Degree in Physics

Job description

Job Description:

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Firmware Engineer to join our growing Luton-based team. This role offers options for Custom or Hybrid working.

What you will do:

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

What we need from you:

• Experience with design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and UVM
• Knowledge of FPGA architectures like Xilinx 7, Xilinx UltraScale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel)
• Experience with fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD
• Ability to generate code using model-driven engineering with MATLAB and Simulink tools
• Derivation of detailed firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements
• A structured approach to firmware design, e.g., RTCA DO-254 or similar standards
• Knowledge of cryptography and anti-tamper techniques
• Experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and genetic algorithms
• Understanding of electronics test methods and equipment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in mixed-discipline teams
• HNC/HND or undergraduate degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics, or equivalent skills and experience gained through work

Due to the nature of our work, candidates must have 5 years of UK residency and be capable of achieving full SC security clearance.

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 focused on employee and customer needs. A career with Leonardo offers many opportunities and accessibility.

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please contact us.

Company-funded benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.

Pension: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and diversity & inclusion networks (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).

Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme.

Training: Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.

Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals.

Bonus Scheme: Available for all employees at management level and below.