Principal Engineer – Firmware

About the role

EDGE is seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer – Firmware to lead the design, development, integration, and certification of advanced firmware solutions for mission‑critical defence systems.

Key responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, development, integration and verification of FPGA and microcontroller‑based firmware systems.
• Establish and enforce firmware engineering standards, certification practices and development methodologies in line with defence requirements.
• Chair technical design reviews and oversee Firmware Requirements Specifications and Interface Control Documents.
• Mentor engineering teams and contribute to technology roadmaps, tool strategies and future firmware capabilities.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in FPGA and/or microcontroller firmware development.
• At least 3 years supporting software/firmware certification, classification, compliance or assurance in regulated industries.
• Bachelor’s, Honours or Master’s degree in Electronics, Software, Computer Engineering or related discipline.

Required skills

• FPGA development
• Microcontroller firmware
• Firmware architecture and coding
• Verification and testing
• Hardware integration
• Systems engineering processes
• Certification and compliance activities

What we offer

• Highly competitive, tax‑free salaries
• Family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for dependents
• Education allowances for children
• Access to learning academy and digital learning platforms for career development