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Lead Firmware Engineer

Advanced Resource Managers Limited
Edinburgh, UK
about 10 hours ago

Skills & Technologies

MATLABRecruitmentTalent AcquisitionFirmwareFPGAVerilogVHDLSEND

Job Description

Lead Firmware Engineer

Edinburgh

12-Month Contract

Paying up to £80p/h (Inside IR35)

Key Responsibilities

Ability to analyse system-level requirements and capture/ derive detailed FW requirements.

Specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route.

Integrating and debugging complex systems where the Firmware interacts with Hardware and Software.

Deliver firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements

Mentor junior members of the team to help enhance their skills and knowledge in all aspects of Firmware development.

Required Experience

Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or similar engineering/science course

Experience in firmware design techniques and tools, from VHDL to place-and-route

Experience in FPGA architectures such as system-on-chip (e.g. Xilinx Versal)

Experience of auto-generated code using model driven engineering using MATLAB and Simulink tools

Experience of design tools such as Verilog, System Verilog and UVM

Ideally have prior experience working within the defence or Aerospace industries.

Experience within the defence industry.

Experience within the defence industry.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Company & Role Analysis

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Likely perks
Private MedicalPension25+ Days HolidayStock OptionsLearning BudgetFlexible Hours
Culture & working style

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Market salary range

£45,000 – £60,000 (Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, 2025)

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