FPGA & Embedded Firmware Engineer for Next-Gen Defense

General Dynamics Corporation; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Hybrid working

Career development plan

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems in the UK is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST team, delivering advanced avionics and mission computing systems for a 6th generation fighter program. You will design, develop, and integrate FPGA/firmware, perform simulations, and collaborate with international partners.

The role offers hybrid work (office and home) with a strong focus on career development, flexible benefits, and a diverse, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable VHDL/Verilog experience.
• Embedded systems knowledge.
• Demonstrated high levels of motivation, integrity, and professionalism.
• Flexibility, innovation, and commitment to delivery in fast‑paced environments.
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA and firmware solutions.
• Perform simulation and integration testing.
• Develop technologies that will shape combat aviation for decades to come.
• Work with world‑leading engineers across industry, government and academia.
• Contribute to sovereign UK defence capability and international collaboration.

Skills

VHDL/Verilog experience

Embedded systems knowledge

Motivation integrity professionalism

Flexibility innovation delivery

AI/ML familiarity

Education

Degree in engineering

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems in the UK is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST team, delivering advanced avionics and mission computing systems for a 6th generation fighter program. You will design, develop, and integrate FPGA/firmware, perform simulations, and collaborate with international partners.

The role offers hybrid work (office and home) with a strong focus on career development, flexible benefits, and a diverse, inclusive team.