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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Filtronic
- Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
- Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
About
Filtronic specialises in RF technologies, including telecoms, space and high‑altitude communication systems, and radar. You will be able to develop your skills and experience within a multidisciplinary team, utilising a wide range of development tools, target hardware, experienced engineers, and an extensive pre‑existing codebase.
Purpose of Role The Embedded Software & FPGA Engineer will design and develop robust embedded software solutions and contribute to FPGA development to perform system management, control, calibration, and other functions within complex RF systems. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be instrumental in the analysis and problem‑solving of existing products, as well as developing new systems using a mixture of design methodologies. This will include designing and implementing protocols for communication between FPGA, ARM Cortex‑M, and other processing units.
Summary of Responsibilities
Serve as the Senior Embedded Software and FPGA specialist within a multidisciplinary team
Define and document embedded software requirements for system specifications as part of a project team
Identify areas for improvement in embedded systems and lead their implementation
Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of issues with embedded systems
Effectively interface with customers
Drive improvements in design and methodology for Embedded Software and FPGA development
Develop real‑time control software on Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ (ARM + FPGA) platforms
Help support Verilog HDL for signal processing for data acquisition
Design and implement protocols (Verilog + C/C++) for communication between FPGA, ARM Cortex‑M, and other processing units
Contribute to the development of multithreaded GUIs and C++ applications for image streaming, analysis, and TCP/IP data transfer
Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or another appropriate field
Significant experience as a professional embedded engineer with a strong background in real‑time embedded software with some level of FPGA development and signal processing
Expert‑level proficiency in Embedded C/C++
Experience in FPGA development, specifically Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+, Vivado, and Vitis
Knowledge of hardware description languages, particularly Verilog
Strong experience with ARM Cortex‑M microcontrollers
Familiarity and experience with embedded Linux environments, including recent versions of PetaLinux and/or the Yocto Project, and distributions such as Ubuntu or Debian
Experience in working with real‑time operating systems (RTOS), especially FreeRTOS
Practical experience developing bare‑metal applications, direct register manipulation, ISR, bootloaders, etc.
Knowledge of digital communication protocols such as TCP/IP, RS485/RS232, Modbus, MQTT, SPI, I2C
Proven hands‑on experience using laboratory equipment, such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, for hardware bring‑up, debugging, and system validation
Experience in debugging and using debugging/programming tools
Familiarity with tools such as Qt, MATLAB, Git, and Jira
Strong interpersonal, writing, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment
Willingness to travel occasionally, domestically or internationally
Ability to obtain security clearance to SC level
Benefits Benefits include competitive salary, performance‑based bonuses, a generous health and pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career development. Please contact our Talent Partner, Bruce Mair, to discuss salary and benefits before applying.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Filtronic plc is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist.
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Languages
- English
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