
Sanderson Government and Defence
Firmware Engineer
Job Description
Salary: £90,000 - 90,000 per year
Requirements:- Strong experience in embedded software or firmware (SFIA levels 3–6); developing and senior engineers are welcome to apply
- Comfortable working in secure, regulated environments
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain MOD DV or eDV clearance
- Sole UK national; dual nationality is not eligible due to the sensitivity of the work
- Design, develop and test embedded firmware for a platform or domain to be confirmed
- Work closely with hardware engineers as the lab and test environment is built in Malvern
- Support the first six months of research, with a view to delivering a proof of concept
- Collaborate with a small, focused team of two to three firmware engineers
- Embedded
- Firmware
- Hardware
- Support
- C++
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We are a large consultancy working on technically demanding programmes in defence, nuclear and utilities, solving real-world problems for the MOD and other critical national infrastructure clients. This permanent Firmware Engineer role is based in Malvern and offers a salary of £50,000–£90,000, depending on experience and SFIA level. You will join a growing firmware team on a live research and proof-of-concept programme, with the possibility of a two-year build following the initial phase. We offer structured training, clear progression routes, a training budget and a culture that supports engineers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and perspectives, and can provide support or adjustments during the recruitment process.
last updated 39 week of 2026
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