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.