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Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer

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ultra logoUltra · Farnborough, UK
Full-timeOn-site4d ago
ComplianceFPGALinuxPCB DesignPrototypingPython
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Requirements

  • Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.
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Benefits

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:Participation in an Annual Bonus SchemePrivate Medical Cover25 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 daysPension Contribution4 x Life Assurance CoverFlexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a FridayFlexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and moreSecurity Clearance Allowance - where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearanceDiversity, Equity & Inclusion StatementPaid time offFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus

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Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications Cyber (UK) Business Powering Decision Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense. Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide. Job Description The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs. Working in a small multi-disciplined engineering team you will bring your knowledge and creativity to help us develop innovative solutions to complex customer problems. Development will range from early research and ideation, prototyping & derisking, experimentation to full product development. We are looking for embedded development engineers at a range of levels primarily skilled in software and FPGA development with an appreciation of hardware engineering and RF. We are seeking creative people who love to research and build new technologies; people who are keen to continually learn new things. People who understand the current state of the art in physics and technology, and who have a real interest in exploiting the latest developments in the national interest. Essential Skills Software development covering some of the following areas: C/C++, Rust, Python. Embedded Linux. AI and ML. Bare-metal MCU. Desirable Skills We would love to hear from anyone with core skills in some of the following and desire to learn more of the others. For senior applicants we would seek an increasing number of the following skills: Full stack embedded software engineering from device-drivers to GUIs and WebApps. FPGA development (Vivado, Vitis and Modelsim), Digital Signal Processing. Electronic design including schematic capture, PCB design and mechanical design. Radio technologies, including Software Defined Radios, GNU Radio, RFNoC. Blue-sky thinking and ability to define and construct solutions to customer problems. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. Role requirements Essential: Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance).

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