Firmware Engineer

Firmware Engineer
Location: Malvern
Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £90,000 (dependent on experience/SFIA level)
Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for MOD DV or eDV clearance (UK eyes only – sole UK nationality required)

The Company

A large consultancy working on some of the most technically demanding programmes in defence, nuclear and utilities. You’ll be solving real-world problems for the MOD and other critical national infrastructure clients, not sat on the bench. Strong track record of investing in people – structured training, clear progression routes, and a genuinely good culture rather than the usual lip service.

The Role

Join a growing firmware team working on a live research and proof-of-concept programme, with a strong likelihood of extending into a 2-year build if the initial phase lands well. You’ll be hands-on with embedded software and firmware, working closely with hardware and IT as the environment is stood up in Malvern.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing, developing and testing embedded firmware for [add specific platform/domain once confirmed]
• Working closely with hardware engineers as the lab/test environment is built out
• Supporting the research phase (first 6 months) with a view to proof of concept
• Collaborating with a small, focused team (2-3 firmware engineers on this programme)

What You’ll Need

• Strong embedded software/firmware experience (SFIA 3-6 – open on level, so both developing and senior engineers welcome to apply)
• Comfortable working in secure, regulated environments
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain MOD DV or eDV clearance
• Sole UK national (no dual nationality) due to the sensitivity of this work

Why Apply

• Work on a genuinely novel programme, not BAU maintenance
• Clear path from research into a longer-term 2-year build
• Strong progression framework and training budget
• Culture that backs its engineers rather than just talking about it

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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