Firmware Engineer

Firmware Engineer | Portsmouth (3 days per week on-site) | SC Required | Up to £75 per hour (Inside IR35) | 12 Months initial Contract

MERITUS are working with an expanding Defence Company looking to grow their Engineering team in Portsmouth. They're looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer to contribute to a high-impact project within the defence sector.

As part of a specialised Modems and Software Defined Radio group, the successful candidate will work on the development of advanced software-defined modem technologies for a major UK government project. The role offers a flexible working arrangement and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, Agile environment.

They require candidates to hold active SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and integrate firmware solutions to support innovative software-defined radio (SDR) technologies.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring smooth Agile project delivery.
• Utilise Xilinx tools, particularly Vivado, to design and implement high-performance firmware.
• Manage version control, documentation, and progress tracking using Git and Atlassian tools.

Required Skills

• Proven experience with Digital Signal Processing and VHDL coding in a Linux environment.
• Skilled in using Xilinx Vivado, including block diagrams, non-project mode, and Tcl scripting for configuring IP.
• Strong working knowledge of Git for version control and the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket).
• Background in Agile/Scrum project management, with the ability to adapt to iterative development.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Zynq Ultrascale RFSoCs, including AXI bus integration.
• Experience with scripting and automation (Linux Shell, Makefile, Jenkins) and Python for testing.
• Knowledge of system modelling using SysML/UML, especially with Sparx Enterprise Architect.
• Background or interest in satellite communication systems or modem technology.