ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer Firmware for Halcon to lead the design, development, integration, verification, and testing of advanced firmware solutions for mission-critical defence systems. The role requires strong expertise in FPGA and microcontroller-based systems, technical leadership, mentoring, and compliance with industry and certification standards.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, integrate, and verify firmware solutions for FPGA and microcontroller-based embedded systems.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance on firmware architecture, coding standards, verification methods, and certification requirements.
- Lead technical design reviews, develop firmware specifications, interface control documents, and ensure adherence to engineering best practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement of firmware development processes, tools, and technology roadmaps.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in FPGA and/or microcontroller firmware development.
- Strong experience in firmware design, coding, verification, validation, testing, and hardware integration.
- Thorough understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements management, design, integration, verification, certification, and configuration management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with DO-254 firmware development standards and certification processes.
- Experience in defence, aerospace, guided munitions, or other safety-critical embedded systems environments.
WHY CHOOSE THE COMPANY
Working at the company comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free, and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.
At the company, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, the company is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.
CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to the company.
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The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
