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Join to apply for theFirmware Engineerrole atDefence iQ 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theFirmware Engineerrole atDefence iQ Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We are looking for a Firmware Design Engineer (contract) for a major Electronic Warfare (EW) programme, to lead design, development and test of new and existing FPGA firmware products for EW training pods. The Firmware Design Engineer is responsible for producing customer deliverable firmware in a structured, process driven environment. This includes, but is not limited to, development of FPGA firmware design architecture, models, configuration of FPGA SoC components, firmware tests and documentation. The engineer will also be involved in the review and verification, place and route and meet timing processes. The engineer shall employ the appropriate processes, practices and tools to ensure that responsibilities are delivered to project timescales and necessary quality.Key ResponsibilitiesApplication of discipline domain knowledge to the design, development and test of high speed firmware components on time, within budget and with required quality Peer review of firmware Produce documentation required to support the firmware Assist in estimating, planning and progress reporting Provide support to the project and systems teams Collaboration with other project team members to analyse and address project requirements Support the implementation of design review practice including: System Design Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, Test Readiness Review and Final Acceptance Review. Application of and compliance with, engineering processes and practices, including engineering framework, life cycle management and regulatory requirements. Identification of opportunities for the improvement of processes, practices and tools. Collaboration with discipline peers within the team, business unit and company to share and learn best practice. Identification and documentation of our intellectual property, such as trade secrets, patents and controlled information. Any other duties that are reasonably requested by management, within the capability of the engineer.Outline Of CompetenciesFamiliarity with the product lifecycle from system requirements, architecture, algorithm development, modelling, design, integration, qualification, verification, through to production and support Familiarity with engineering processes, practices and measures of performance for the discipline Aptitude for complex problem solving and creativity Excellent verbal and written communication skillsQualifications And Experience RequiredHighly experiencedin developing production FPGA firmware, ideally for one or more of the following: Software Defined Radio, EW, communications or surveillance systems for an airborne environment Expertise in design, coding, debugging, reviewing and testing complex digital high speed systems Proficient in digital implementation in VHDL language Familiar with Xilinx (AMD) Vivado and Microsemi Libero design tools, Block Diagram Design entry as well as VHDL, & IP integrator. Proficient in designing digital processing components and algorithms in Matlab/Simulink design for HDL coder and targeting FPGA devices Must be proficient in scripting language Tcl to support FPGA Vivado/Libero design and Modelsim simulation.Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Contract Job functionJob function Information Technology Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Defence iQ by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Firmware Engineer” roles.Oxford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Farnborough, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Slough, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Milton, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Farnborough, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Graduate Software Engineer (Cloud Solutions)Reading, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago Bracknell, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago Marlow, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Harrow, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Oxford, England, United Kingdom 6 hours ago Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Windsor, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Oxford, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Winnersh, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Oxford, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Fullstack software engineer (c#/java) - FTC 12 monthsIsleworth, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Oxford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago Oxford, England, United Kingdom 8 hours ago Oxford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom 2 hours ago Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Harrow, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Woking, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 6 months ago Oxford, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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