Firmware/FPGA Engineers - All levels

Troopr; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for innovative Firmware/FPGA Engineers to join their dynamic teams across the UK. This role is pivotal in designing and delivering cutting-edge firmware solutions that drive advanced systems. Ideal candidates will possess experience with VHDL and FPGA design, along with a relevant engineering degree. The company promotes a flexible working environment and values diversity, offering a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme and support for reservists. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Support for Reserve Forces

Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience in FPGA design and verification techniques.
• Ability to analyze system-level requirements for firmware.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop firmware solutions for advanced systems.
• Conduct FPGA design and analysis, ensuring compliance with processes.

Skills

VHDL

System Verilog

UVM

FPGA design

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

PhD in Engineering or Science

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of cutting-edge technology?

Leonardo, a global leader in advanced electronics, is seeking Firmware/FPGA Engineers at various levels to join our innovative teams across the UK. We are proud to welcome veterans, reservists, and service leavers; whether you’re just starting your civilian career or looking for your next challenge, this is your opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

What you’ll do:

As a Firmware Engineer at Leonardo, you’ll take on a pivotal role in designing, developing, and delivering firmware solutions that power our advanced systems. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Concept development for complex functions and systems.
2. FPGA design and analysis.
3. Production of material for design reviews.
4. Development of test planning, integration and design verification.
5. Ensure that all firmware designs follow the company firmware process.

What we need from you:

We value both technical expertise and a passion for innovation. Depending on your experience, you’ll bring some, or all, of the following:

1. Experience in design techniques using VHDL.
2. Experience in verification techniques using either VHDL or System Verilog / UVM.
3. Experience in specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route.
4. Ability to analyse system level requirements and derive detailed firmware requirements.
5. Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or similar engineering/science course.

If you are passionate about what you do and can deliver a pragmatic approach to problem solving, we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance: You must be eligible for full security clearance.

Life at Leonardo:

We are committed to providing career opportunities and fulfilling jobs to UK veterans, and flexibility for our employees who have chosen to serve as military reservists. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

1. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
2. Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
3. Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
4. Reserve Forces: Support to the Reserve Forces and allow employees who are Reservists to take additional time off.
5. Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

About Leonardo

Leonardo is a global security company that realises technology for a safer future.

In the UK, Leonardo is one of the biggest suppliers of defence and security equipment to the UK MOD operating from eight main sites across the UK and employing over 8,500 highly skilled people.