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Help shape the next generation of intelligent LED cabin lighting for commercial aviation. This is a hands-on role building robust, Real Time Embedded software from the ground up, from architecture and algorithms through to implementation, verification, and delivery for safety-critical use. What you'll do? Own the architecture & design: Define software structure, interfaces, and interactions with hardware and other systems; produce design docs and lead peer reviews. Build from first principles: Develop bare-metal/RTOS firmware in C for microcontrollers and programmable logic devices. Low-level development: Write drivers and Real Time control software; interface with peripherals (eg, temperature sensors, I²C, SPI, UART, CAN). Platform fundamentals: Develop and maintain bootloaders, secure update mechanisms, and modular, object-oriented components where appropriate. Hands-on debug: Triage HW/SW interactions using oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analysers; comfortable doing fine soldering/rework as needed. Verification & documentation: Deliver fully documented designs, implementation plans, and contribute across unit, integration, and system testing. Technical leadership: Mentor a graduate software engineer and set engineering standards within the team. What you'll bring? Essential ? Significant experience (ideally 10-15 years ) in Embedded software/firmware for Real Time or bare-metal systems. Expert-level C for low-level Embedded development; strong Microprocessor/Microcontroller architecture knowledge. Proven delivery of drivers, peripheral bring-up, and hardware integration. Lab confidence: oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analysers; comfortable with board-level investigation and occasional soldering. Version control ( Git ) and Agile practices. Clear, methodical documentation and the ability to own solutions end-to-end. Strong communication and the autonomy to hit the ground running. Desirable? Safety-critical/high-integrity experience (eg DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508 ). FPGA or other low-level hardware programming exposure. CI/CD and automated test familiarity. Working arrangement? Onboarding: Expect to be on-site 4 days/week for the first 2-3 months to immerse in the lab, hardware, and product context. Thereafter: Hybrid pattern of 3 days a week with ongoing lab collaboration as projects require. Benefits? 25 days annual leave (plus bank holiday) Company-wide Christmas shutdown (allocated from leave allowance) 5% employer pension contribution Annual bonus scheme based on company and individual performance 37.5-hour work week Early finish Fridays 1pm every week Free annual eye test Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support If you thrive on low-level C, enjoy architecting clean solutions, and like rolling up your sleeves in the lab we'd love to hear from you! Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit our website Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Help shape the next generation of intelligent LED cabin lighting for commercial aviation. This is a hands-on role building robust, Real Time Embedded software from the ground up, from architecture and algorithms through to implementation, verification, and delivery for safety-critical use. What you'll do? Own the architecture & design: Define software structure, interfaces, and interactions with hardware and other systems; produce design docs and lead peer reviews. Build from first principles: Develop bare-metal/RTOS firmware in C for microcontrollers and programmable logic devices. Low-level development: Write drivers and Real Time control software; interface with peripherals (eg, temperature sensors, I²C, SPI, UART, CAN). Platform fundamentals: Develop and maintain bootloaders, secure update mechanisms, and modular, object-oriented components where appropriate. Hands-on debug: Triage HW/SW interactions using oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analysers; comfortable doing fine soldering/rework as needed. Verification & documentation: Deliver fully documented designs, implementation plans, and contribute across unit, integration, and system testing. Technical leadership: Mentor a graduate software engineer and set engineering standards within the team. What you'll bring? Essential Significant experience (ideally 10-15 years ) in Embedded software/firmware for Real Time or bare-metal systems. Expert-level C for low-level Embedded development; strong Microprocessor/Microcontroller architecture knowledge. Proven delivery of drivers, peripheral bring-up, and hardware integration. Lab confidence: oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analysers; comfortable with board-level investigation and occasional soldering. Version control ( Git ) and Agile practices. Clear, methodical documentation and the ability to own solutions end-to-end. Strong communication and the autonomy to hit the ground running. Desirable Safety-critical/high-integrity experience (eg DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508 ). FPGA or other low-level hardware programming exposure. CI/CD and automated test familiarity. Working arrangement Onboarding: Expect to be on-site 4 days/week for the first 2-3 months to immerse in the lab, hardware, and product context. Thereafter: Hybrid pattern of 3 days a week with ongoing lab collaboration as projects require. Benefits 25 days annual leave (plus bank holiday) Company-wide Christmas shutdown (allocated from leave allowance) 5% employer pension contribution Annual bonus scheme based on company and individual performance 37.5-hour work week Early finish Fridays 1pm every week Free annual eye test Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support If you thrive on low-level C, enjoy architecting clean solutions, and like rolling up your sleeves in the lab we'd love to hear from you! Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit our website Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Senior Electronics Systems Engineer - Aerospace Salary - up to 81k plus package. Location - Lancaster, hybrid. Additional locations may be considered such as Brough or Bristol. Due to the nature of this role, to be considered, you must be eligible for DV clearance and hold a British passport. You are able to start on SC Clearance. Copello are working with a leading Defence business who are looking for someone to lead the design and development of advanced complex electronic hardware and FPGA-based systems within the Onboard Computing Systems Domain for major defence programmes. Apply your expertise in VHDL, Verilog, and hardware design to deliver innovative solutions that meet demanding safety, security, and performance standards. Skills and experience Degree or equivalent in a STEM discipline; HND/HNC considered. Strong experience in FPGA design, VHDL, Verilog, and complex electronic hardware. Proven background in hardware/software co-design, system integration, and validation in secure or safety-critical environments. Solid understanding of systems engineering, lifecycle management, and safety/security practices. Experience collaborating with international teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. Ability to lead technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and influence stakeholders effectively. Nice to Have Prior experience in avionics, IMA, or aircraft systems. Exposure to Simulink, MATLAB, or similar hardware/software modelling tools. Experience on high-security or international defence projects.

Overview An opportunity has arisen for an Associate Systems Architect to join a pioneering technology company developing next-generation communication systems. The role bridges RF engineering, embedded systems , and software-defined radio (SDR) , supporting the design and delivery of advanced, software-driven products for high-performance applications. Reporting to the product team , you'll play a key role in shaping system architectures, contributing to design specifications, and ensuring technical and commercial alignment across the product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Support the definition and evolution of system architectures spanning RF, digital, and embedded domains. Collaborate with engineering, design, and product teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Assist in developing and documenting system-level architectures for SDR-based platforms and related technologies. Conduct research into emerging communications standards , software-defined architectures, and RF system innovations. Participate in system integration, simulation, and performance validation , including lab and field testing. Help maintain design quality, scalability, and interoperability across multiple hardware and software configurations. Contribute to roadmap planning, feature prioritisation, and technical risk analysis. Produce clear, structured technical documentation to support design reviews and compliance processes. Experience and Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline . Experience or strong interest in Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems or related technologies. Understanding of RF principles , signal processing, and communication protocols. Working knowledge of Python, C/C++ , or other relevant programming environments. Familiarity with FPGA-based or embedded development is desirable. Understanding of product development processes and agile methodologies . Analytical thinker with the ability to bridge technical detail and system-level design. Strong communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional engineering teams.

Important: Due to the level of security clearance required, all applicants must be eligible to obtain UKEYES ONLY clearance and therefore be a Sole UK National. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain DV level security clearance. Working: This role is full time office based with possible flexible working hours and potential for a compressed working week. Overview This is an open opportunity for Software Engineers at all levels We're actively hiring across a range of projects and teams, so whether you're looking to grow your skills or lead technical strategy, we want to hear from you. As a Software Engineer, you'll be working in a small multi-disciplined engineering team develop innovative solutions to complex customer problems ranging from early research to full product development. Work flexibly across a range of frameworks and coding languages to deliver rapid prototypes and demonstrators. Take these concepts into more mature solutions, leading to a full product release. Main responsibilities: Work across the development lifecycle to design, implement and test solutions to customer problems. Develop software targeting a range of areas from bare-metal MCU, signal processing, Embedded Linux, GUI development on Windows, Linux and mobile; data analytics using Jupyter notebooks. Program in a range of languages appropriate to the solution ranging from Rust, C/C++ to Python and Web Development frameworks. Work / interact with FPGAs, electronic design and mechanical design. Work closely with team-members in an agile fashion achieving a balanced approach to requirement, schedule and cost. Generate appropriate documentation from requirements, design and testing material to support developments. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. Experience needed: Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience. Experience of at least one of the following; Embedded Linux application, kernel and/or driver development. C / C++ or Rust Experience of best practice software development processes/lifecycles Experience of Object Oriented Design and Design Patterns Experience of software testing and design for test Desirable: Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous. GUI development frameworks such as eGUI, GTK. Tauri. Yocto, Petalinux and uBoot. Python, Jupyter Notebooks or Matlab. Web Development languages (HTML, Javascript, Typescript, React). IOS/Android development. Communications protocols - TCP, QUIC, WiFi. GNU Radio and Software Defined Radios. FPGAs and Exposure to Hardware UML design and tools such as Enterprise Architect. If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply. Company Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: Annual Bonus Clearance bonus Private Medical Cover 25 days' holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 Pension Contribution 4 x Life Assurance Cover Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more Company Details: Want to Join a business who's capabilities address the highest classification levels of High Grade and Type 1 National Security, across a growing and thriving sector? The company not only produce products which are used in some of the most challenging environments in the world but have a number of awards under their belt! A reputable business who, have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme! Brand new site for 2023! Onsite Caf , Free parking, Table Tennis and more! Full range of company benefits, flexible working, training, development and clear career progression! For full information, please get in touch

This is a unique opportunity to work on advanced test equipment for missile and missile sub systems. As a Test Equipment Architect, you'll play a crucial role in the development of high-quality test systems that are essential for the success of our products. Job Title: Test Equipment Architect Salary: Circa £60,000 dependent on experience Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Test Equipment Architect specialising in the System Design of Test Equipment (TE) for missile and missile sub systems, plus occasionally missile or weapon system simulators. The role is intended for applicants who have extensive experience of working with, and developing Test Systems. Working within the established TE Architecture team, you'll be advising the customer; providing guidance on the Test Equipment Requirements; disseminating the requirement into a system design (by producing an Architecture Design Document) and working to ensure the developed test system meets its system requirements. You should be able to act as an authority on test equipment aspects to the design teams and the project. You will also have the opportunity to get involved with continuous improvement activities and the development of new technologies through the IRAD process, and potentially influence our Test Equipment product line (ATENA). What we're looking for from you: Experience of Test Equipment Design, obtained over multiple projects Knowledge of Test Equipment Software, or software techniques and methods Knowledge of Systems Engineering approaches, ability to spot poor requirements Knowledge of Design For Test aspects, and able to guide and inform the Test Architects/IVLs General knowledge of, and preferably a specialism in one area of the following: Metrology, RF, Digital or Analogue Design, Power electronics, computing, Cyber or FPGA design. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Senior FPGA Design Engineer Location: Southampton area (hybrid / remote options available) Employment Type: Permanent, full-time Visa sponsorship:Not available (UK work rights required) Client Snapshot We are working with an innovative technology company based near Southampton, developing next-generation 5G baseband solutions for satellite communications. Their technology is redefining the future of global connectivity, enabling complete coverage through space-based deployment of advanced 5G base stations. The team specialises in hardware-accelerated digital signal processing, achieving world-leading levels of power efficiency and performance. Youll be part of a group delivering high-impact solutions for the telecommunications and space sectors. What Youll Do As a Senior FPGA / Digital Hardware Design Engineer, you will: Work closely with algorithm engineers to translate requirements into efficient RTL architectures Design, implement, and verify complex FPGA and ASIC solutions Develop and deploy UVM-based testbenches for functional verification Validate and integrate your designs on the latest FPGA platforms Optimise timing, power, and area for high-throughput digital signal processing applications Contribute to architecture decisions, documentation, and technical reviews Collaborate across disciplines (design, verification, algorithms, implementation, system integration) Key Skills & Experience Essential: Expert knowledge of RTL (Verilog, SystemVerilog) for FPGA/ASIC products Strong track record delivering FPGA / ASIC digital designs Experience with synthesis, static timing analysis, power optimisation, and high-throughput design Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools (simulation, synthesis, timing closure) Ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams on integrated solutions Strong documentation skills (design specs, verification plans, user guides) Desirable: Knowledge of communications signal processing algorithms (e.g. error correction, equalisation, beamforming, channel estimation) Familiarity with AMBA bus protocols Practical experience with UVM verification methodologies C++ / SystemC experience for modelling and integration Scripting skills (Python, Tcl, Bash) for automation and flows Understanding of project methodologies (agile, waterfall, requirements traceability) Experience with AMD/Xilinx FPGAs and/or ASIC backend EDA flows What We Offer Competitive salary (market-aligned) Hybrid / remote working options (with some on-site work in Southampton as needed) Chance to work on cutting-edge 5G satellite communications technology Career development in FPGA, ASIC, and DSP implementation Collaborative environment working with top industry experts Exposure to full product lifecycle and the latest space-qualified devices Candidate Profile Were looking for candidates who are: Highly skilled in FPGA / ASIC digital design and verification Interested in telecoms, 5G, and satellite communications technology Motivated to solve challenging problems in signal processing and hardware acceleration Strong communicators who thrive in cross-disciplinary teams UK-based (or willing to relocate to the Southampton area) Legally eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship available) How to Apply / Next Steps If youre an experienced FPGA / hardware design engineer who wants to shape the future of satellite-enabled 5G communications, wed love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short note highlighting your FPGA / ASIC project experience. JBRP1_UKTJ

Our client BAE Systems are seeking a Digital Hardware Engineering Lead for a contract position to support a Radar programme. This is based in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight and will require onsite working, 3-4 days per week. This is a senior technical role relating to the Electronic aspects of hardware design. We seek an engineer with a depth and breadth of knowledge in Electronics Engineering to lead and apply the principles of Electronics Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle from requirement definition to system integration and customer acceptance into system support and disposal. The Digital Hardware Engineering Lead will design, develop, promote and share discipline knowledge and capability for implementation across the business and programmes, providing authoritative guidance to others relating to area of expertise. Acting as design authority for designs that the role holder / team is undertaking. Liaising with other teams and disciplines to ensure a consistent approach across the whole radar system. Core Duties Typical duties include (but are not limited to): Providing support to the SDA regarding overall Radar System design. Antenna Sub-system internal/external interfaces design and capture. These are all captured in the system IDD and include control signals, high speed data links, RF calibration signals etc. Digital Sub-system hardware definition. Responsible for the specification and design of all the digital components within the radar system. This can be for either in-house designed units or COTS hardware. TRM Digital Signal Processing - taking a concept and turning it into reality. Including proving the concept through modelling and simulation followed by generating requirements suitable for implementation. Radar System Timing generation - Generating timing a rule sets for the software scheduling and hardware real time interface to achieve the required system performance. System Calibration - conceptualise Radar system calibration solutions System BITE - ensuring a common reporting standard that can be used in all systems moving forward. Making sure we have sufficient BITE coverage across the antenna sub-systems. System Design Assurance - ensuring there is enough built in functionality to support design assurance. Also contributing to the generation of the system design assurance specification. Knowledge and Skills required A solid understanding of radar operation, in particular Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars. A solid understanding of the digital techniques design process including requirements generation, design and implementation. Knowledge of complex digital PCB design. Knowledge of digital devices in particular FPGAs. An understanding of all electronic disciplines (digital, analogue, RF and electrical), knowledge to be able to specify against these technologies and communicate with specialists in these areas. Experience in the whole design process from requirements to design assurance and sign off. Experience in sub-system and system integration and test. Experience in radar system data analysis. Trials experience, at base or in territory. Previous experience of operating in a defence or high safety integrity environment. (Desirable) JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Hardware Engineer - High-Speed Board Design Europe or Asia Global Cyber-Security & Data Communication Specialist 100% remote based Can be based in Europe or Asia Excellent salary on offer - depending on Experience Our client is a pioneering company at the forefront of cyber-security and data communications. They have developed a one-of-a-kind chip and software suite that enables ultra-secure Ethernet communication using cutting-edge artificial-intelligence techniques. You'll become part of a team that's redefining industrial networking, data centres and IoT gateway infrastructure, and your work will power next-generation secure systems globally. In this role you will drive the physical hardware design behind our high-performance systems. From conceptualisation to production you'll architect rugged, industrial-grade PCBs, push the limits of high-speed interfaces and signal integrity, and partner cross-functionally to bring complex systems to life. If you're hungry for technical challenge, impact, and international teamwork, this is for you. Responsibilities: Lead the design of complex multi-layer PCBs (10+ layers) for industrial networking, gateway/router and data-centre applications. Define and implement board architecture aligned with high-speed interfaces: PCIe, Ethernet (1G/10G/25G+), DDR4/DDR5, USB 3.x, SerDes. Ensure industrial and rugged readiness: EMI/EMC compliance, thermal design, environmental standards, IPC/IPC-A-600 inspections. Schematic capture and PCB layout using tools such as OrCAD, PADS (or equivalent) with focus on stack-up, power integrity and signal integrity. Collaborate closely with FPGA/ASIC teams, firmware/embedded engineers and mechanical designers to optimise overall system performance and manufacturability. Author and execute hardware bring-up, validation and test plans; drive prototype evaluation and final product readiness. Act as a mentor and technical guide within your team, contributing to best practices, design reviews, and continuous improvement. What we're looking for Must-have experience: Minimum 10 years' hands-on experience in high-speed PCB hardware design for industrial networking, IPC, gateway/router or data-centre systems. Proven success designing complex multi-layer PCBs (10+ layers) with high-speed data interfaces. Strong expertise in signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC compliance and rugged board design. Practical hands-on experience with PCIe, DDR4/DDR5, Ethernet (10G/25G/100G), USB 3.x and SerDes interface design. Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional international team (hardware, firmware, mechanical) and drive projects end-to-end. Nice-to-have experience: Experience with FPGA-based board design or embedded systems. Familiarity with industrial standards such as EN55032/35, EN61000-6-4, EN50155, IEC or MIL-STD-810 for ruggedised applications. Previous involvement in IoT gateway or router interfaces. Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to design governance. It would be amazing if you are the following: Technically curious and able to dive into the nitty-gritty of high-speed signal design while also zooming out to systems-level impact. Confident in making decisions with clarity, taking ownership of hardware design outcomes. Effective at communication, able to articulate hardware choices, trade-offs and risks to stakeholders. Motivated by challenge, seeking to push the boundary of what's possible in secure, high-speed networking systems. What we offer A unique opportunity to join a company driving truly novel technology (chip + software IP + AI for secure Ethernet). Global exposure: collaborate with teams across multiple regions, influence product strategy, and deliver systems used worldwide. Career growth: take on a senior technical leadership role, expand your hardware design footprint, build next-generation products. Competitive compensation and benefits (specifics will be discussed) and a flexible working environment (Europe or Asia base). A culture of innovation: you'll join a team that values excellence, creativity and collaboration to solve challenging engineering problems. Please apply with latest CV for immediate review. JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you interested in developing your career as a high speed Digital and Hardware Electronics Design Lead using state-of-the-art MPSoC FPGAs and AI acceleration hardware? If so, MBDA has an exceptional opportunity for the right individual to join our team with a long term view to establishing their career as a technical lead and expert in their field. Salary: circa £58,000 to £65,000 Location: Stevenage or Bristol (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification. This could be less depending upon project requirements. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Long Term Career Path: Technical Lead, Specialist, Expert Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, gym, café and much more. The opportunity: This is an exceptional opportunity for the right individual who wants to consolidate their experience and expertise in high-speed complex digital electronics design with an ambition to become a technical lead and establishing themselves as a technical lead and expert in their field. As part of a large team of analogue and digital electronics design engineers, you will be responsible for the electronics design and development of high speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions targeting SDR, radar signal processing and sensor fusion applications. As Hardware Lead, you will support the Technical Lead/Architect in collaboration with the systems, software, firmware, mechanical and production teams to specify elegant and optimised solutions that satisfy customer needs. Once the specification has been agreed, you will be responsible for the detailed design of the high speed digital aspects as well as leading all the other electronics design activity through the full product development lifecycle. What we're looking for from you: Solid experience in complex, high speed digital electronics design. Experience in MPSoC FGPA, DDR and Flash memory and high speed serial interconnect design Experience in SI and PI Analysis Proficiency in VHDL to support board level test and debug Proficiency in C, C++, or Python to support board level test and debug Familiarity with DSP concepts for SDR, radar signal processing and optical sensors Ability to develop elegant hardware architectures through detailed understanding and collaboration with systems, software, firmware, mechanical and production teams Strong academic background to support this intellectually demanding role Strong desire to drive collaboration and ensure successful delivery. Excellent ability to configure and document designs to a high professional standard. Please note: Some of our roles require an elevated level of security clearance. Candidates may be required to undertake DV (Developed Vetting) in order to successfully deliver the role. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: SC Cleared Embedded Software Engineer Location: Remote with some travel to Malvern and Farnborough Duration: 6 months with likely extension Rate: Up to 650 per day via an approved umbrella company Project Description & Role Summary: We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for developing software in a cutting edge radar system. You will be solving technically challenging problems and may work on a variety of activities and tasks, as part of a full scale system development lasting up to 1 year. You will work throughout the engineering lifecycle, applying rigorous engineering practices; analysing, designing, implementing, testing, supporting and maintaining solutions that solve the mission-critical problems of our customers. Responsibilities & Outputs: Working as part of a small embedded and application software engineering team, you will be reporting to the Project Technical Lead, responsible for system requirements development, architectural design, detailed design, implementation and verification of embedded C/C++ software. Responsible for designing and developing highly efficient and robust software. Responsible for the implementation, integration, debugging and formal verification activities. Responsible for timely and accurate communication of task status. Propose ideas and solutions to technical and project wide problems. Responsible for ensuring deliverables are on-time and are of production quality. Essential skills, knowledge, capabilities etc Degree in a computer science, engineering or maths subject or demonstrable equivalent experience At least 5 years' embedded C and C++ software development on Linux. Experience of working in a rigorous engineering environment using configuration management and change management processes and tools. Knowledge and experience of the specification, design and implementation of complex software solutions. Experience of source control using git. Experience of developing for embedded platforms, including interfacing to FPGAs over PCIe. Experience using software design, development environment and test tools such as Enterprise Architect, Visual Studio, etc. Exposure to software designs using UML. Excellent verbal and written technical English communications skills. Desirable skills, knowledge, capabilities etc Experience developing for Ubuntu or other Debian based distros. Skilled in other software languages and frameworks e.g. C#. Optimisation of hardware interfaces for software performance. Working on mixed software/FPGA systems. Working in an Agile development team. If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience

Hexwired are recruiting for an electronics design consultancy, based in Huntingdon now seeking a senior embedded systems engineer with a FPGA focus to join their small engineering team responsible for the development, verification and maintenance of a range of products. The company is expanding to meet the demands of their clients and are seeking a senior embedded systems engineer, ideally with knowledge of power electronics. This is a senior embedded systems engineer role mainly focussed on FPGA design using mainly VHDL or Verilog. Key skills: FPGA design using VHDL and/or Verilog Software development in C/C++ for embedded processors Circuit design, implementation, and bench level testing Strong teamwork and communication skills Experience of schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium (or similar) Experience of realtime control using MatLab Simulink The company are looking to offer 65k- 75K depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including annual bonusses. If your interested in this senior embedded systems engineer role, please apply.

Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer Location: Edinburgh - 100% Onsite Rate: 75 P/hr Security Requirements: This project is classified as UK Eyes Only , meaning the candidate must be eligible to obtain the highest level of UK security clearance . Must Have Considerable experience designing Firmware architecture using FPGA technologies and tools from either Xilinx, Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel). Experience with fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, JESDC. Proficiency in advanced verification techniques such as VHDL or System Verilog / UVM. Familiarity with Model Based Engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools is advantageous. Strong capability in analysing system-level requirements to derive detailed Firmware requirements. A methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, ideally following structured processes such as RTCA DO-254 or similar. Key Responsibility Areas Our Electronics Function in Edinburgh requires a Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to create and develop firmware for leading-edge airborne applications. You will be responsible for: Designing and developing Firmware designs using VHDL. Verifying designs using either VHDL or SystemVerilog. Working to a structured firmware design process. Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA / Digital techniques. Proven experience in: Creating innovative VHDL-based FPGA designs. Advanced verification techniques using VHDL or SystemVerilog / UVM. FPGA technologies from Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi and associated tools. Model Driven Engineering tools, including MATLAB and Simulink. High-Speed Interface Design & Integration (PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet). Analysing system-level documents and deriving detailed Firmware requirements. Applying structured firmware processes such as RTCA DO-254 or equivalent. Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Debugging firmware designs and supporting system-level verification and integration. 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.

Lead RTL Design Engineer - Space-Based 5G Communications Location: Southampton, UK (Hybrid) Package: Competitive base salary + equity + pension + private medical A well-funded, fast-growing deep-tech company is developing high-performance signal processing technology for deployment onboard satellites. They are looking to appoint a Lead FPGA Design Engineer to take a central role in shaping and delivering complex RTL designs for FPGA (and ASIC) targets. This is a senior, hands-on role where technical excellence and delivery ownership go hand in hand. The successful candidate will lead key projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive the development of optimised, production-ready IP for advanced Layer 1 systems. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-calibre team working at the forefront of next-generation satellite communications, with significant scope to influence both product direction and engineering methodology. What they're looking for: Extensive experience developing complex digital designs in Verilog or SystemVerilog Strong track record delivering high-throughput FPGA or ASIC IP, ideally in signal processing or comms applications Expertise in simulation, synthesis, timing optimisation, and lab-based validation Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools and UVM-based verification Ability to lead projects, define architecture, and support junior engineers Comfortable collaborating across hardware, software, and systems disciplines Space or satellite comms experience is not essential-but curiosity and a builder's mindset are highly valued Why consider this opportunity? Join a collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment where your technical input has real impact Help build mission-critical technology powering global communications from space Take on a high-trust role with strong influence over architecture and engineering direction Enjoy a competitive salary, meaningful equity, and a supportive hybrid work setup Excellent benefits including private healthcare and pension Interested? Please apply with your CV or get in touch to arrange a confidential discussion.

Graduate Software Engineers 2025 & 2026 required. In this software design role you will be specifying, designing, developing and testing software for complex systems used for a wide variety of design and delivery applications. Beyond embedded software, there is a broad range of projects requiring skills across the full software development life cycle. You will be part of a multidisciplinary and supportive team as many of the systems you will be working on will include electronics, optics, fluids, robotics, and user-interface components, thus requiring an all-round engineering knowledge, attention to detail and good team-work skills. Graduate Software Engineers will have some of the following qualifications experience; M.Phil, MSc, MPhys, MRes, MA, BA, BSc in Software Engineering or Computer Science, or Electronic Engineering or physical sciences Knowledge of C, C++, Python, C#, Java, SQL- Full stack development Programming on Cross Platforms- Windows-Linux Embedded software /Firmware experience DSP- Algorithm development The following skills and experiences are advantageous, but not essential: Experience in Linux, python and C++ Knowledge of electronics and physical interactions with software FPGA/VHDL-Verilog Signal processing, data science or AI knowledge Experience working alongside hardware engineers Data Science/Data Processing Computer Vision/AI Quantum Computing As part of the Software and Electronics team, you will be working on ground-breaking projects that improve lives worldwide.

Hands-on FPGA, PCB and embedded software projects within a small, experienced team This Cambridge team are a dedicated engineering group and part of a larger organisation. Their remit is to work on bespoke projects relating to electronics and software for high voltage power applications. They are looking to recruit a Senior Hardware Engineer to join them. As part of this small, Cambridge team, you would provide hands-on expertise and technical experience in the development, verification and build of power electronics. You would work with colleagues in Germany on some projects and deliver innovative solutions. These projects will be best suited to an all-rounder Hardware Engineer someone comfortable with variety from high voltage layout for PCBs, to FPGA design using VHDL / Verilog and C/C++ for embedded software. Requirements: Demonstrable relevant experience with FPGAs (VHDL / Verilog) and writing software for embedded processors. Experience in power electronics control algorithms. Proficiency with PCB design used in power electronics. Experience with C / C++ embedded software. Additional experience with Python for automated tests or MATLAB for real time control would be desirable. Interested candidates are expected to be university graduates (ideally electronics or similar) and have experience working in a small engineering team on various project areas. Team leadership or management experience is not required. Please note that applicants on time-restricted visas or requiring company sponsorship will not be considered. This is an excellent opportunity to join this established team, work with like-minded engineers and gain experience of a wide range of projects. Due to the nature of the work, project work is typically onsite, but the company does try to accommodate and provide flexibility where possible. Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27519 ) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.

Principal Firmware Engineer Luton Paying up to 80p/h (Umbrella) Responsibilities : Artificial Intelligence, including machine learning and genetic algorithms Auto-generated code using model driven engineering using MATLAB and Simulink tools Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar) Experience required: FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7. Xilinx UltraScale; Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel). Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD is also required. Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques Electronics test methods and equipment 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 of UK residency and be capable of achieving full SC security clearance. 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.

Graduate/Junior Hardware Engineer - Surrey - 40K- 45K My client is a prestigious UK consultancy renowned for tackling some of the toughest R&D challenges in electronics and signal processing. Their elite team works on cutting-edge projects spanning advanced hardware, embedded systems, and mission-critical applications. They are looking for a Junior/Graduate Hardware Engineer to join their elite team. You will get to work on a range of products throughout multiple industries, within cross-functional teams. Skills Required: + PCB Design Knowledge/Exposure + Knowledge of FPGAs, VHDL or Verilog + Experience with Software, Embedded C/C++ + Must be a graduate from a Russell Group University, achieving at least a 2:1 This role pays a competitive salary of 40K- 45K. If this sounds like you, please apply!

Graduate Software Engineer £40k - £45k - Woking Hexwired Recruitment is recruiting for a rapidly expanding solutions provider based in Woking now seeking a Graduate Software Engineer to help deliver key projects for clients across a range of industries! You will be working as part of an experienced team to develop a range of bespoke products. The company are expanding to meet the demands of their clients and are seeking a Graduate Software Engineer ideally with experience working Signal processing algorithms. You will be working with some of the biggest companies in the world. This is a Graduate Software Engineer job focusing primarily on C/C++ development for security products. Key Skills: Masters or PhD in Maths, Physics, Computer Science or similar Good academic or commercial C/C++ experience Experience working on DSP s for algorithm design is highly desirable but not essential Ability to gain security clearance The company are looking to offer circa £45k along with an excellent benefits package, remote work and the chance to work on a diverse range of products. If you re interested in this Graduate Software Engineer job, please apply. For more information on this role, or any other jobs across; Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, Javascript, typescript, PCB, Hardware, Electronics, FPGA, Python, Golang Development, Machine Learning, Data Science or Simulation contact us today.

Job Title: Lead Hardware Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent Role Type: Permanent Salary: 60,000 - 65,000 per annum depending on experience Our client, an established electronics manufacturing firm in Rochester, require an experienced Lead Hardware Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team. Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for BPSS security clearance. What the role of the Lead Hardware Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the Lead Hardware Engineer will include: Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes Leading cost and performance trade-offs Control Account Management (CAM) What experience you need to be the successful Lead Hardware Engineer: Essential: Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: Experience of PLD / FPGA design Requirements management tools, such as DOORS Work-package management tools, such as MSP, JIRA This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Hardware Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.