Embedded VHDL FPGA Firmware Engineer

Leonardo UK Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a FPGA Firmware Engineer to work on high-speed FPGA and SoC systems for aircraft sensor and communication projects. The role is based in Southampton or Bristol, with a focus on embedded VHDL firmware development across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with partner organisations and sub-contractors in a fast-paced electronics environment, contributing to design reviews and documentation. Salary bands reflect graded roles and market benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Firmware requirements capture and management.
• FPGA design and analysis.
• Production of documentation for other engineers and evidence for design reviews.
• Development of FPGA test and FPGA integration plans.

Responsibilities

• Capture and manage firmware requirements.
• Design and analyze FPGA.
• Produce docs for engineers and design reviews.
• Develop FPGA tests and integration plans.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL

Embedded firmware

SoC architectures

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking a FPGA Firmware Engineer to work on high-speed FPGA and SoC systems for aircraft sensor and communication projects. The role is based in Southampton or Bristol, with a focus on embedded VHDL firmware development across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with partner organisations and sub-contractors in a fast-paced electronics environment, contributing to design reviews and documentation. Salary bands reflect graded roles and market benchmarks.