Firmware Engineer

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Location: Multiple locations available within the UK, including Crawley, Stockport, Belfast, and Somerset.

About the role

We are seeking a Firmware Engineer (FPGA/Digital Design Engineer) to join a team delivering FPGA-based technology solutions for various defence-related products. The projects involve utilizing the latest industry-standard development tools for FPGA and SoC hardware technologies. Work follows a structured firmware development process.

Responsibilities

1. Deliver firmware projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards, with an emphasis on reusability.
2. Develop requirement specifications, architecture, design, implementation, simulation, and verification of RTL logic, and integrate with hardware.
3. Support related processes including documentation, scripting, reporting, and process automation.
4. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams such as systems, hardware, embedded software, and algorithms.
5. Propose ideas and approaches to promote continuous improvement of processes and best practices.
6. Ensure designs comply with safety, quality, and security standards like DO-254, IEC 61508, IEC 62443, ISO 26262.

Required Experience

1. Experience in developing RTL for digital electronics systems using Xilinx (or AMD/Lattice) devices with VHDL.
2. Experience in FPGA-SoC implementation of algorithms developed in MATLAB/Simulink (algorithm development scope only).
3. Strong verification skills using OSVVM/UVVM or UVM methodologies and test bench architecture.
4. Familiarity with technologies such as AXI, PCIe, Ethernet, OCP, Wishbone, JESD204, CameraLink, SMPTE.
5. Solid understanding of DO-254 processes (not necessarily for certification).

About us

Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, leveraging connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a sustainable future. Part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis has over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries, with expertise in mobility, software, robotics, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, helping clients tackle complex challenges in a rapidly evolving market.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Defense and Space Manufacturing and Engineering Services

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