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Posted 10 August, 2026

DSP Firmware Engineer

Platform Recruitment
Stevenage, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior DSP Firmware Engineer | Hybrid | Stevenage | £75-85k

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My client is a fast-growing company developing advanced communications infrastructure for global, highly impactful applications.

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They are looking for an experienced DSP firmware engineer to join an experienced & motivated team of software & hardware engineers solving some of the biggest problems in telecoms.

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An identical outside IR35 contract is also available

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The Role

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  • Design, simulate and implement DSP algorithms for advanced communications and sensing systems.
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  • Develop, test and verify FPGA firmware using VHDL and/or Verilog.
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  • Produce firmware designs from system requirements and functional specifications.
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  • Support hardware integration, debugging and product development within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
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Key Skills

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  • 5+ years' FPGA/DSP development experience.
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  • Strong VHDL and/or Verilog design skills.
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  • FPGA simulation, verification and test experience.
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  • Experience with formal configuration control.
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Desirable

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  • C/C++ for SoC or embedded processor development.
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  • Xilinx Versal AI Engines.
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  • 5G/LTE communications.
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  • Technical leadership experience.
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Benefits & Renumeration

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  • £75-85k
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  • Life assurance
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  • Income protection
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  • Employee Assistance Program
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  • Private medical & critical illness insurance
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  • Competitive pension
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Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be eligible for a BPSS check.

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