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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Copello Global
- **Location:** Romsey, UK
- **Salary:** £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Signals Intelligence, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Systems Integration, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Fpga Hardware
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2999511272-2

## About the Role

You'll have:

 * Strong VHDL and FPGA development experience.
 * Experience with OpenCPI.
 * Knowledge of SDR, DSP and/or RF technologies.
 * C/C++ and embedded Linux experience.
 * Ideally, a background in Defence, National Security or communications.
 * Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

## Description

Firmware Engineer - Gloucester- up to £90,000 We've got a unique opportunity for an SC cleared Firmware Engineer to join our client on mission-critical programmes of work., We're looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer with strong VHDL and FPGA expertise to:

 * Develop OpenCPI components using C/C++ and HDL.
 * Design and optimise FPGA solutions using VHDL/Verilog.
 * Integrate DSP into FPGA and embedded Linux environments.
 * Support SDR, RF and SIGINT systems.
 * Contribute to technical design, architecture and hardware/software integration.
 * Work with customers and delivery teams in secure environments.