https://jobs.co.uk/job/firmware-engineer-vantage-consulting--54bf6879-6fda-41d8-bd76-0fa0e5fbee04 RSS feed for Firmware Engineer at Vantage Consulting. en-gb Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:14:31 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/firmware-engineer-vantage-consulting--54bf6879-6fda-41d8-bd76-0fa0e5fbee04 https://jobs.co.uk/job/firmware-engineer-vantage-consulting--54bf6879-6fda-41d8-bd76-0fa0e5fbee04 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:52:03 GMT Location: Reading | Salary: 50.00-50.00 Hourly | Type: Contract | Contract DetailsJob Title: Firmware EngineerDuration: 8 months (initially) Location: Hybrid (3 days per week), Reading Outside IR35 50- 60 per hourSC eligibility required Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop embedded firmware for advanced radar systems, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept through to integration, verification and production. Develop firmware for FPGA-based and embedded processing platforms using C/C++ and Verilog, interfacing with high-speed digital electronics, sensors and communication protocols. Perform firmware integration, debugging and verification using laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analysers, JTAG debuggers and protocol analysers, ensuring compliance with system and performance requirements. Collaborate with systems, hardware, software and test engineers to investigate issues, perform root cause analysis and deliver robust firmware solutions for mission-critical defence applications. Essential SkillsProven experience developing embedded firmware within the defence, aerospace or other safety-critical/high-reliability industries. Strong programming experience with Embedded C/C++ and experience developing FPGA firmware u... Contract