Avionics Firmware Engineer (VHDL) - Hybrid, Nine-Day Fortnight

General Dynamics UK Limited; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Nine-day fortnight

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Firmware (VHDL) Engineer in the Hastings area. The role involves working across the full development life-cycle on avionics and mission computing systems, applying the latest technologies and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The position allows hybrid working with a mix of office and home-based days. Candidates should have a electronics engineering background, strong VHDL/FPGA experience, and familiarity with AI/ML models.

Qualifications

• Degree in electronics or electronic systems engineering.
• Experience in avionics/aerospace/naval systems preferred but not essential.
• Strong understanding of hardware design and systems engineering.
• Self-motivated, integrity and professional.
• Experience with AI/ML models is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full development life-cycle on existing and new programmes.
• Apply the latest generation of technologies.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure integration.
• Assist in requirements capture and effort estimation.
• Support delivery with a focus on high-quality hardware design principles.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL

Simulation tools

Requirements capture

Digital design

AI/ML familiarity

Education

Electronics degree

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Firmware (VHDL) Engineer in the Hastings area. The role involves working across the full development life-cycle on avionics and mission computing systems, applying the latest technologies and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The position allows hybrid working with a mix of office and home-based days. Candidates should have a electronics engineering background, strong VHDL/FPGA experience, and familiarity with AI/ML models.