Firmware Engineer: Jumpstart Your Defence & FPGA Career
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Firmware Engineers – Ever Thought About Defence?Are you a firmware engineer with around 2–3 years’ experience…or someone who spends their evenings building, coding or experimenting just because you love it with a lot of firmware knowledge?You might not have considered a career in defence before. Most people haven’t.But if you enjoy solving complex problems, working close to hardware, and seeing your work applied in real-world, high-impact systems this could be a really exciting next step.The OpportunityWe’re working with a leading client in the aerospace and defence sector, supporting the growth of their firmware/FPGA capability across the UK.Through WithYouWithMe, you’ll have the opportunity to:Transition into the defence industryWork on cutting-edge embedded and FPGA-based systemsBe supported through onboarding and developmentGain security clearance (subject to eligibility)What we’re looking forWe’re not looking for the “perfect CV”.Instead, we’re interested in people who:Have ~2–3 years’ experience in firmware, embedded systems or FPGAOr have strong hands-on experience through personal projects or hobbiesEnjoy working close to hardware and solving real-world engineering problemsAre curious, motivated and keen to keep learning.Experience could include:VHDL / Verilog / FPGA developmentEmbedded C / C++Microcontrollers, hardware interfaces, or digital designPersonal builds, home labs, or side projectsWhy this is differentA lot of engineers don’t realise that their skills are highly transferable into defence.We’re here to bridge that gap.At WithYouWithMe, we:Support you through the transition into a new industryHelp you navigate security clearanceProvide a structured pathway into long-term, meaningful workSecurity ClearanceThis role will require UK security clearance.If you meet the eligibility criteria, we will support you through the process.What happens next?If successful, you’ll:Go through our assessment and onboarding processBe supported through clearanceJoin a client team working on real-world aerospace/defence systemsFinal thoughtYou don’t need to have worked in defence before.If you’ve got the foundations, the mindset, and the curiosity—we’ll help you take the next step.
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- Location:
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Job Type:
- FullTime