Firmware Design Engineer

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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 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:

  • Produce documentation required to support the firmware
  • Design, develop, and test high-quality firmware on time, and within budget
  • 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:

  • Proficient in design, coding, debugging, and testing of digital systems
  • Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Communications, or related engineering discipline
  • Proficient in digital implementation using VHDL language
  • Ability to write optimised, efficient code.
  • Ability to use version control systems e.g. GIT
  • Understanding of configuration management

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Location: Buckinghamshire
Job Description:

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 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:

  • Produce documentation required to support the firmware
  • Design, develop, and test high-quality firmware on time, and within budget
  • 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:

  • Proficient in design, coding, debugging, and testing of digital systems
  • Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Communications, or related engineering discipline
  • Proficient in digital implementation using VHDL language
  • Ability to write optimised, efficient code.
  • Ability to use version control systems e.g. GIT
  • Understanding of configuration management

Posted: May 15th, 2026