FPGA Engineer

2855 AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Company pension

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Airbus Cyber Security in Newport, South Wales, is seeking an FPGA Engineer to design and implement high‑reliability FPGA solutions for secure communications equipment.

You will work to rigorous client standards, use VHDL with major FPGA tools, and collaborate across hardware teams to ensure on‑time delivery within a hybrid working setup. This permanent role offers a comprehensive rewards package and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• End-to-end FPGA design and development experience.
• Proficient in VHDL and FPGA tooling.
• Experience with Altera, Microsemi or Xilinx devices.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex requirements to specify FPGA designs.
• Ensure FPGAs follow client standards and work breakdowns.
• Make robust design decisions using best practices.
• Support time-critical components to safeguard schedules.
• Drive design and project reviews across lifecycle.
• Deliver FPGA work packages within cost/time/quality.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL

Simulation tools

Tools

Quartus II

ModelSim

Libero IDE/SoC

Vivado

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Must have been a UK resident for a minimum of 5 years to be able to obtain SC Security Clearance

LOCATION:

Newport, South Wales (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)

TYPE:

Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday. There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So, what's your next change? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an FPGA Engineer within Airbus Cyber Security in Newport, South Wales.

REPORTING AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to the Head of Hardware Engineering, you will be responsible for executing allocated FPGA Work Packages within agreed cost, time, and quality constraints. You will play a crucial role in developing essential components and driving technical excellence across the development lifecycle.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Analyse complex requirements to specify, document, and prepare comprehensive FPGA architectural designs and solutions.
• Ensure all FPGAs are developed strictly in accordance with client standards and precise work breakdowns.
• Make robust technical design decisions leveraging industry best practices and acquired technical expertise.
• Support the design of essential, time-critical components to safeguard project schedules and overall deliverables.
• Drive the success of both internal and external design and project reviews throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Deliver allocated FPGA work packages efficiently to meet tight cost, time, and quality constraints.

ABOUT YOU

Experience of end-to-end FPGA design, development processes, and implementation methodologies (ideally for communications equipment or similar). Experience of programming proficiently in VHDL and utilising at least one major FPGA simulation and synthesis tool. Experience of designing with modern FPGA devices from key suppliers, specifically Altera, Microsemi, or Xilinx. Experience of working within development environments such as Altera Quartus II, Mentor ModelSim, MicroSemi Libero IDE/SoC, or Xilinx Vivado (highly desirable). Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and will always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE

LI:MF1 This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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