Real-Time Embedded Systems Engineer (FPGA/RTOS)

Company: Jobtailor
Apply for the Real-Time Embedded Systems Engineer (FPGA/RTOS)
Location: Harwell
Job Description:

• Develop embedded software and firmware for real-time control and telemetry systems• Design FPGA and firmware solutions using VHDL/Verilog for high-speed hardware control• Build and optimise embedded C/C++ applications within RTOS environments• Implement deterministic control loops and low-level hardware interfaces• Develop robust communication protocols across digital and RF subsystems• Design fault-tolerant and resilient system architectures for high-reliability environments• Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, integration, debugging, and verification activities• Optimise performance, power consumption, and memory usage in constrained embedded systems• Contribute to secure remote management and monitoring capabilities for deployed systems• Work closely with systems, hardware, RF, and software teams to deliver integrated solutions

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of embedded systems operating within real-time or constrained environments
  • Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and RTOS-based development
  • Strong capability in FPGA and firmware development using VHDL, Verilog, or similar HDL technologies
  • Solid understanding of low-level communication interfaces such as SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, or Ethernet
  • Capability in debugging and verification using tools such as JTAG, logic analysers, or HIL environments
  • Strong understanding of fault-tolerant and resilient embedded system design principles
  • Knowledge of high-speed interfaces and integration between FPGA, DSP, and RF systems
  • A methodical approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills across multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Awareness of high-reliability engineering practices within aerospace, defence, or similarly demanding environments.

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Hard Skills

  • embedded software
  • firmware development
  • VHDL
  • Verilog
  • C
  • C++
  • RTOS
  • communication protocols
  • deterministic control loops
  • low-level hardware interfaces

Soft Skills

  • problem-solving
  • attention to detail
  • collaboration
  • communication

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Posted: July 19th, 2026