Firmware Engineering Manager

Solihull
9 months ago
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My Client is a global leader in advanced aerospace and defense solutions, seeking a Firmware Engineering Manager with extensive experience in Motor Controllers and Motor Testing

What You'll Do:

Lead a dynamic and ambitious Firmware team, driving innovation and excellence.

Establish a strong foundation in FPGA design within the team.

Oversee and manage complex work packages from concept to final product delivery.

Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to design and develop high-performance, world-class motor drive systems.

What You'll Gain:

Develop niche skills that set you apart in the industry.

Advance towards becoming a subject matter expert and leader in product security.

Gain exposure to a wide range of business areas and products in an evolving field.

Grow your career as part of a rapidly expanding company.

Required Qualifications:

A degree (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering.

Experience with FPGA tools & technologies (e.g., Microchip, Xilinx, SoC, ModelSim, MATLAB, Simulink).

Demonstrated expertise in FPGA design and verification (VHDL), including:

Requirements capture

Simulation and code coverage

Synthesis, place & route

Timing analysis & closure

Configuration management experience for complex FPGA designs.

Strong collaboration skills across engineering disciplines.

Proven ability to lead and deliver multiple concurrent, complex work packages.

Hands-on leadership in FPGA design, prototyping, verification, and DO-254 compliance.

Ability to develop and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering innovation and technical excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of FPGA/ASIC experience in a leadership role (Manager, Team Lead, or Principal Firmware Engineer).

Understanding of Agile methodologies (SCRUM, Kanban).

Knowledge of Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) and SysML.

Experience with communication protocols, DSP, or VLSI math functions.

Expertise in SoC design targeting FPGA or ASIC.

Background in applying control laws to FPGA applications.

Understanding of motor control systems and sensing components (LVDT, Resolvers).

Experience in aerospace or military-grade designs compliant with RTCA/DO-254.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary.

Flexible and hybrid working options with a family-friendly approach.

State-of-the-art facilities and laboratories in a central, accessible location.

Life insurance and private health insurance.

Excellent corporate pension plan (2:1 matched contribution up to 10%).

25 days annual leave, plus the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.

Career development opportunities.

Half-day Fridays.

Additional Information:

Location - Solihull
Hybrid working pattern - 3 days on-site minimum.
Permanent position
Salary between 70-80K
Support with relocation is offered - if that applies to you.
ASAP start date
2 stage interview

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly. Alternatively, please send your CV to

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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