AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2019 it generated revenues of € 70.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

We are looking for a Firmware Engineer to join Airbus Defence and space in Portsmouth. You will join our Modem team within the UK Delivery group and report to the Head of Modem System Engineering.

You will help develop new features and performances for a Software-Defined Radio using System-on-a-Chip technology. While you will be initially focused upon use within a single satellite communications system, it is the intent that the techniques and technology that are developed will be reused to create a product that can be sold in multiple systems.

Because of this, the role has long-term stability and will be central to an important product-line providing industry-leading products to the market. This position is an excellent platform for building a fulfilling career, with many options and scope for additional responsibilities and promotions through the life of the programme and products.

It is expected there will be considerable learning during the course of the project and product. The team has a long tradition of supporting the development of its members, involving them in the development of the products and this is reflected by our very high levels of engagement.

You will need to be able to gain UK SC Security Clearance to undertake the role.

Tasks and Accountabilities

- Design, implement and test the firmware elements of a product in response to requirements set by the systems team

- Resolve technical needs, supporting the integration of this product into systems

- Focus on embedded firmware (though we are willing to bring you up-to-speed if you have a willingness to learn this skill)

- Be open to learning and applying new skills, tools and technique

Your role could involve very occasional travel within the UK and worldwide.

Required Skills

- Comfortable designing, implementing and documenting Firmware to customer needs

- Working knowledge of Xilinx FPGA technologies (including Vivado) and VHDL design lifecycle

- Some experience with Matlab, Simulink of SysML or UML

- Any experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment would be beneficial

What we can offer

In return we can offer a competitive salary with annual profit share; an ever growing list of company benefits including enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and very strong, very real strong career development options across our transnational, market leading company.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.