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Senior / Principal Firmware Engineer

Leonardo
Luton
1 year ago
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Job Description:

Would like to deliver the 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. Within this role we can offer Custom or Hybrid working.

What you will do

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

What we need from you

Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM

FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7. Xilinx UltraScale; Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel).

Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD is also required.

Auto-generated code using model driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools

Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements

A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar)

Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques

Artificial Intelligence including machine learning and genetic algorithms

Electronics test methods and equipment

Good verbal and written communication skills

Working in mixed discipline teams 

HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics) or you may just have lots of skills and experience gained through your hard work.

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

Security Clearance

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Experience within the defence industry

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

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

Company funded flexible benefits:Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)

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

Pension:Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)

Lifestyle:Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme

Training:Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive:You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member

Bonus:Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

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