Firmware / FPGA Engineer - All levels

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking Firmware / FPGA Engineers to join its Electronics team in Edinburgh and Newcastle. Successful candidates will be involved in FPGA firmware development for advanced radar systems and will work in a dynamic environment that promotes learning and innovation. The position offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development in a leading defense technology company.

Benefits

Generous leave with up to 12 flexi-days annually

Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Free mental health support and financial advice

Performance bonuses

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Referral bonuses

Flexible benefits up to £500 annually

Flexible hours and hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Holding a degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related sciences.
• Experience with FPGA technologies.
• Willingness to learn and develop through technical career paths.

Responsibilities

• Capture and manage hardware requirements.
• Perform FPGA design and analysis.
• Develop test plans, integration, and verification processes.

Skills

FPGA design

Verification techniques (VHDL, SystemVerilog/UVM)

Hardware requirements capture

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

Xilinx

Intel (Altera)

Microsemi (Actel)

Job description

Job Description:

Your Impact:

We are seeking Firmware / FPGA Engineers at various levels to join Leonardo in Edinburgh and Newcastle. Leonardo is a world-class defence technology company.
We develop cutting-edge Radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon and SAAB Gripen fighter jets, as well as maritime and airborne surveillance systems. We also invest in innovation, conducting our own research to fuel future products. We are recruiting talented, motivated engineers to join our growing Electronics team.

This is an exciting opportunity for engineers to bring their skills to a fast-paced, dynamic, and forward-thinking environment. You will be involved in FPGA firmware development across the Radar and Advanced Targeting lines of business, working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

What you'll bring:

As a Firmware / FPGA Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Hardware requirements capture and management
• Concept development for complex functions and systems
• FPGA design and analysis
• Experience with verification techniques using VHDL or SystemVerilog/UVM
• Producing materials for design reviews
• Developing test plans, integration, and verification
• Ensuring firmware designs follow company processes
• Experience with FPGA technologies from Xilinx, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel) and their tools
• Holding a degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related sciences such as Physics

We value personal attributes such as willingness to learn, progress, and develop through our technical career paths.

Security Clearance

This role requires pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s BPSS. Additional security vetting (NSV, SC, DV) may apply. For more information, visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are our priority. We offer a comprehensive benefits package supporting wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance, including:

• Generous leave with up to 12 flexi-days annually
• Up to 15% employer pension contribution
• Free mental health support, financial advice, and inclusion networks
• Performance bonuses
• Access to 4,000+ online courses
• Referral bonuses
• Flexible benefits up to £500 annually
• Flexible hours and hybrid working options

For full details, visit: Company Benefits | Leonardo in the UK

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security, with over 53,000 employees worldwide, including 8,500 in the UK. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know.

Be part of something bigger — apply now!

Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh

Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid