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 its anti-jam 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: * Design, develop, and test high-quality firmware on time, and within budget * Produce documentation required to support the firmware * 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: * Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Communications, or related engineering discipline * Proficient in design, coding, debugging, and testing of digital systems * Proficient in digital implementation using VHDL language * Proficient in writing VHDL testbenches to verify the firmware using Modelsim. * Ability to write optimised, efficient code. * Ability to use version control systems e.g. GIT * Understanding of configuration management