Senior Electronic Design and Firmware Engineer

Senior Electronic Design and Firmware Engineer Engineered to Protect – that’s our promise, we protect what matters: our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. Taking responsibility for the development of advanced firmware solutions for FPGA-based systems, strengthening departmental capability in VHDL design and integration, this role will own complex designs, mentor engineers, and ensure robust electronic and firmware solutions. This role will be based at our Barnstaple site and allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is up to £65k, depending on experience. What You’ll Be Doing Design, implement, and verify FPGA firmware using VHDL/Verilog Develop and optimize embedded code for high‑performance systems Own the full lifecycle: requirements, architecture, coding, simulation, and integration Collaborate on schematic capture and PCB design using Altium Support component selection and signal integrity analysis Provide technical support to a small multi‑disciplinary team of Engineers on specific projects Seek and share good practice and knowledge locally to continuously improve practices Mentor and provide expert advice to other Engineers within SEA Support and facilitate reviews and approvals of electronic designs in accordance with business and industry standards Provide input to Company standards pertaining to Electronic Engineering including calculations, CAD models, manufacturing drawings & schematics and technical reports Support SEA products through manufacturing, assembly, installation and service life Support the preparation and submission of bids and proposals, including interfacing with customers and suppliers and generating engineering estimates About Our Company At SEA we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state‑of‑the‑art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In‑service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation, supporting an ever‑growing number of navies worldwide. What We Offer Work Life Balance Hybrid/flexible working arrangements 25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual Half‑day Fridays Special paid leave for Armed Forces reservists Family & Wellbeing Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program All Staff Bonus Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution Cycle‑to‑work scheme Wellbeing Centre Sports & Social activities Employee Discounts portal – online and in‑store discounts, travel savings Life assurance policy Publication and recruitment bonus rewards Development opportunities, including online learning Facilities & Resources Electric vehicle charging points at all sites Private seated lunch areas On‑site bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages On‑site showers and toiletries provision Free on‑site parking The Skills You Need Expert in VHDL/Verilog and FPGA toolchains (Intel Quartus, AMD Vivado) Strong understanding of digital electronics and embedded systems Versatile to provide input in other programming languages and simulation tools such as MATLAB, C and Python (desired but not essential) Knowledge of communication protocols and real‑time systems Contribute to the design and development of analogue and digital electronic circuits Understanding of PCB design from schematic capture to PCB layout Ability to follow a methodical/systematic approach to analyse and solve problems, identifying key facts and breaking down complex information into component parts Full lifecycle experience from requirements decomposition to acceptance and user sign‑off on multi‑disciplinary programmes Experience with requirements capture, analysis, V&V and configuration management Excellent communication and collaboration skills Able to produce clear and concise technical documentation Demonstrable ability to plan and execute technical assignments Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Contact If you would like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. #J-18808-Ljbffr