FPGA Developer

BAE Systems.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Guildford seeks an FPGA Developer to create high-quality FPGA designs and develop hardware solutions for challenging environments. The role requires a strong understanding of FPGA and SoC architectures and the ability to qualify for UK Security Clearance. Join a diverse team of experts and contribute to technologies that protect society.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plan

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Green care scheme

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in producing high-quality FPGA designs.
• Strong understanding of FPGA and SoC architectures.
• Eligible for full UK Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware solutions for challenging environments.
• Collaborate with diverse professionals on technology that protects society.

Skills

Ability to produce high-quality FPGA designs

Understanding of FPGA and SoC architectures

Qualify for full, unrestricted UK Security Clearance

Job description

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,800 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 16 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Job Title: FPGA Developer

Requisition ID: 121442

Location: Guildford

Grade: GG09 - GG11

Referral Bonus: £5,000

What you could be doing for us:

The Wireless Products team works with the UK Government and its trusted partners to develop hardware solutions deployed in challenging environments worldwide. The team is passionate about developing technology that helps protect people and keep society safe.

What background we are looking for:

• Ability to produce high-quality FPGA designs
• Understanding of FPGA and SoC architectures
• Onsite Dedication: Work onsite to immerse in our secure environment.
• Security Clearance: Qualify for full, unrestricted UK Security Clearance

Wireless Team Overview

The BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Wireless Products Team comprises over 150 talented individuals. Collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds, including engineering, physics, and mathematics. From industry veterans to rising stars, we drive excellence.

The team has leading capabilities in Electronics Design, Signal Processing, FPGAs, RF technologies, Software & Mathematical Modelling.

Personal development opportunities ensure high retention. It’s a dynamic environment for ambitious tech professionals to flourish, solving problems from first principles and building solutions from the ground up. Experience the energy of a "start-up" atmosphere, working in small project teams on cutting-edge projects with rapid design cycles, developing products for extreme operational environments—from underwater to outer space. Witness your concepts come to life through the entire engineering process, facing technical challenges that demand your problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Along with a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers an employee share plan, flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including private health plans, shopping discounts, and a green care scheme. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, place of birth, and residency. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher levels of vetting may require 5-10 years of UK residency for meaningful security checks.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

Diversity and inclusion are core to our success. Our culture encourages employees with varied perspectives, skills, and backgrounds to collaborate and achieve excellence.

Division overview: Capabilities

Our Capabilities division leads in cyber defence, comprising engineering, consulting, and project management teams that design and implement defence solutions and digital transformation projects. As a member, you will create and manage solutions that keep us at the forefront in a changing digital landscape.