Firmware Design Engineer

Copello are working with a Defence client who is looking for a Firmware Design Engineer to join their firmware team. The team is responsible for the development and maintenance of the firmware used in avionics products. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of digital logic and firmware design development but also a healthy interest in digital and analogue electronics (especially RF) as well as software.

You will work within a small team of firmware experts and you will be supervised to design enhancements which you will implement, test and document in our structured process-driven environment. Although the primary role is firmware development you may also get the opportunity to develop software or use Matlab to simulate DSP algorithms or analyse data.

Key Responsibilities: Produce documentation required to support the firmware Design, develop, and test high-quality firmware on time, and within budget Assist in estimating, planning and progress reporting Provide support to the project and systems teams Collaborate with discipline peers within the team and other project team members to analyse and address project requirements Apply and comply with engineering processes and practices

Qualifications and Experience required: Proficient in design, coding, debugging, and testing of digital systems Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Communications, or related engineering discipline Proficient in digital implementation using VHDL language Ability to write optimised, efficient code. Ability to use version control systems e.g. GIT Understanding of configuration management