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Firmware Engineer

Ref no. BHN551756
Location Essex, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Permanent
Job status Closed

Job summary

Would you like to join a company with Global presence?

The company is at the forefront of innovation, creating technology for a range of successful markets.

Key skills required for this role

Firmware / FPGA / Xilinx / VHDL / Defence

Important

Firmware / FPGA / Xilinx / VHDL / Defence

Job description

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance.
Working: Possible Flexible and some remote working potentials.
Are you looking for a dynamic company who deliver world-class solutions?
The company are an Innovation and Technology leader, solving complex challenges across every domain! The organisation provides advanced systems and services to their customers Globally and have a fantastic reputation in its market.
Overview:
Reporting to the Digital Engineering Lead, this is a creative and stimulating role offering excellent development opportunities and the chance to work alongside our highly skilled technical team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to develop and maintain APNTs world class Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Anti-Jam product portfolio and roadmap. This is a complex and challenging role that will be highly rewarding, with extensive communication and interfacing requirements with key stakeholders.

Essential Skills:

  • Honours degree in Electronics or a related discipline
  • Knowledge of Xilinx FPGAs, Experience of writing RTL code for FPGA and verification of FPGA using VHDL.
  • Use of Xilinx Vivado tools and Mentor Graphics/Siemens Modelsim for simulation
  • Broad Electronics knowledge
  • Good and demonstrable problem-solving skills
  • Innovative thinker with self-motivation
  • Good communicator able to work with others
  • Eligible for or current holder of SC security clearance


Desired Skills:

  • Experienced in MATLAB and Simulink for Model-Based Design (MBD).
  • Keen interest in electronic design
  • Experience with embedded microprocessor cores (i.e. Xilinx Zynq) and working with microprocessor devices
  • Knowledge of Schematic Capture Tools
  • Experienced in engineering/software development
  • Practical experience in electronics design or test
  • Experience of high speed digital interfaces, i.e. LVDS, JESD-204B, DDR



Standard Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays
  • Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
  • 6 times salary 'Life Assurance'
  • Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes.
  • Enhanced sick pay scheme
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.
  • 37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).
  • Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
  • Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold)



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