Principal Firmware Engineer Level 6
Location
Granton, City of Edinburgh
Job Type
Full-time
Category
architecture-and-engineering
Posted
June 13, 2026
Principal Firmware Engineer (FPGA) – 1701
Location: Edinburgh (primarily onsite, with limited remote working)
Duration: 12 Months (Inside IR35)
Rate: £70 per hour Umbrella
We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance.
Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Firmware Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing advanced FPGA and firmware solutions for complex, high-performance electronic systems.
The role covers the full development lifecycle, including requirements capture, architecture development, FPGA design, integration, verification, and qualification activities. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, support engineering best practice, and contribute to the development of next-generation digital systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development of FPGA and firmw...
Location: Edinburgh (primarily onsite, with limited remote working)
Duration: 12 Months (Inside IR35)
Rate: £70 per hour Umbrella
We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance.
Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Firmware Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing advanced FPGA and firmware solutions for complex, high-performance electronic systems.
The role covers the full development lifecycle, including requirements capture, architecture development, FPGA design, integration, verification, and qualification activities. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, support engineering best practice, and contribute to the development of next-generation digital systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development of FPGA and firmw...