DSP Firmware Engineer

Nova Talent are delighted to be working alongside our client, a world leading provider of Communication Solutions within the Aviation & Defence sectors. Together we are looking for a talented DSP Firmware Engineer to play a key role in the design, development, and testing of firmware for advanced DSP-based systems and their associated manufacturing test solutions. 

This is a hands-on engineering position where you'll contribute across the full development lifecycle, from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware using VHDL/Verilog and C/C++ for FPGA-based DSP systems
• Support unit testing, system integration, and manufacturing test planning
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and participate in design/code reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance and quality
• Contribute to simulation and testbench development for verification and automation
• Provide informal mentorship to junior team members and support departmental goals

What Were Looking For:

• A 1st or 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with digital signal processing, embedded systems, and real-time development
• Familiarity with communication systems, modulation techniques, and the full product lifecycle
• Strong skills in firmware design methodologies, SoC-based modular design, and test automatio
• Proficiency in tools and languages such as: VHDL/Verilog, C/C++, Python (NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib), MATLAB and the Signal Processing Toolbox, GNU Radio, RTOS, and DSP platforms (TI, Analog Devices), TensorFlow/PyTorch for hybrid DSP/ML applications

Salary & Benefits

• Salary DOE
• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Pension Scheme up to 8% company contribution
• Life Assurance
• Liberty Days
• Long service and retirement awards
• Private healthcare and dental care upon successful completion of your probation
• Flu vaccinations
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised staff canteeN
• Free parking
• Training & Continuous Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Services

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team developing innovative DSP solutions for real-world applications. If you thrive in a technically challenging environment and enjoy working on high-performance embedded systems, wed love to hear from you.