Firmware Engineer

General Dynamics Missions System International; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Hastings is seeking a Firmware (VHDL) Engineer to work across the full development life-cycle on various programs. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with FPGA design and VHDL. You will be involved in capturing requirements and defining work packages while applying the latest technologies in the field. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated engineering experience in VHDL and FPGA design.
• Experience in software simulation tools.
• Understanding of digital hardware design principles.

Responsibilities

• Work across full development life-cycle.
• Apply latest technologies in FPGA design.
• Capture requirements and define work packages.

Skills

FPGA design and implementation

Knowledge of VHDL

Use of simulation tools

Requirements capture

Digital hardware design principles

Job description

Company Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAVs. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

Job Description

As a Firmware (VHDL) Engineer you will be working across the full development life-cycle on existing and new programmes applying the latest generation of technologies.

You should be able to demonstrate engineering and domain experience in one or more of the aspects listed below:

• Experience of FPGA design and implementation for simple functions
• Knowledge of VHDL
• Understand the benefit of the use of simulation tools and test benches
• Understanding of requirements capture, work package definition and effort estimation
• General understanding of digital hardware design principles