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Firmware/FPGA Developer

Firmware/FPGA Developer

Hybrid

Stevenage, United kingdom

£ 90 /hour

Freelance

26-01-2026

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Skills

Configuration Management Test VHDL

Job Specifications

Job Title:

Firmware/FPGA Developer

Overview of department:

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our client's Electro-Optical (EO) Seekers & Sensors Department as a FPGA Engineer. We are responsible for supporting complex weapon programmes through the provision of specialist Electro-Optical support. Depending on the programme this will vary from specification and assessment through to delivery and support. We also lead and conduct industry-leading innovative R&D activities to support future emerging programmes.

Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will join our team developing ground-breaking EO Seekers & Sensors for our complex weapons. You will be responsible for the development of FPGA firmware solutions to support a number of products.

Skillset/experience required:

Essential

Firmware design and development for Xilinx-SPF-Fibre video transceiver and implementation of high speed, synchronised video manipulation; VHDL, USB, HDMI, Taxi, Test-bench development
Understanding and experience of Configuration Management principles
Have a consistent track record of on time delivery particularly in a dynamic working environment.
Able to engage with a broad range of partners and forge strategic technical relationships.
Be adaptable, self-starting and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

Systems engineering; consulting with internal customers and stakeholder to elicit and capture system requirements, completing design decomposition, firmware subsystem and other software/mechanical/functional subsystem specifications.

About the Company

Leading the charge across Aerospace, Defence, and Space. MERITUS connects worldwide industry talent with pioneering organisations through our multitude of bespoke talent attraction and retention methods, designed with you in mind. We are the fastest growing Aerospace, Defence and Space brand in the UK, specialising in innovative talent resource solutions within the security cleared space. We work in partnership with our clients on projects undisclosed to the general public, supporting the curation of their resource supply ... Know more