The Role

As an experienced Firmware Engineer you will work within a team of skilled design engineers, to supply high quality products and systems to the Defence Industry. The successful candidate will be experienced in translating system requirements to innovative firmware design solutions, leading to successful customer acceptance within project timescales and budget.

The Person We Need

• Architectural and detailed design of firmware.
• Coding in VHDL to industry and company standards.
• Use of synthesis and timing analysis tools.
• Use of version control tools in accordance with company procedures.
• Use of test bench code and simulation tools.
• Use of in system test tools.
• At least a BSc Degree in Engineering, Maths or Science subject or equivalent experience.
• Ability to attain SC and DV UK security clearance.
• Full driving licence.
• Sole UK Nationality from birth.
• Ability to ad-hoc travel within the UK.

What You Will Do

• Production of a design concept to meet customer requirements.
• Defining architectural firmware designs at the system level.
• Working with the engineering team to define firmware interfaces to electronics and embedded processors.
• Presentation of designs at all stages within the project teams and to the customer.
• Defining detailed firmware designs at the module level.
• Design implementation in VHDL.
• Design verification using test bench code and simulation tools.
• In system design proving and integration.

What We Offer

• Full engineering lifecycle with vertical exposure: Choose the direction of your career
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu: Gain up to 24 additional holiday days per year
• Flexible working: We operate on core working hours of 09:30 – 12:00 & 14:00 – 16:00
• Role-specific allowances: You won’t be out of pocket
• Holiday closedown: 24 December - 2 January
• Pension scheme: Competitive employer contribution scheme
• Private medical care: Access a network of 50+ private clinics and hospitals nationwide
• Training and upskilling: We are committed to your personal and professional development
• Salary sacrifice schemes:  Save money on new gadget, bicycle and cycling accessories, Microsoft Office subscriptions, electric cars, and many more 
• Company tech: Laptops, mobiles, and home office equipment
• Relocation package: Spend less time traveling and more time living

Why Drumgrange?

As a small-medium enterprise, we benefit from having a flat organisation structure with only a few levels between a junior role and a department head, so you can spend more time with technical application and less time wrangling with red tape. It also means that your voice is heard and there is plenty of opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact upon the business.

Roles here present fantastic opportunities to be involved across the whole design lifecycle, and with such a wide portfolio of products and capabilities, you can expect varied and career-expanding work that takes you across different engineering domains and environments.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. Please be aware that many of our roles will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities held, and your place of birth may limit the roles you can perform in our organisation.