FPGA Engineer

Airbus; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Profit sharing

Contributory pension

Car leasing scheme

Season ticket loan

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Free onsite parking

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in Newport, UK, is seeking an FPGA Engineer to deliver end-to-end FPGA solutions within a security-focused environment. You will work under the Head of Hardware Engineering to develop critical components across the lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on experience with VHDL and major FPGA toolchains, plus a track record of delivering robust designs for high-assurance projects. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end FPGA design and development.
• Proficient in VHDL and major FPGA toolchains.
• Experience with Altera/Intel, Xilinx or Microsemi devices.
• Familiar with industry-standard design workflows.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex requirements to specify FPGA architectures and solutions.
• Ensure FPGAs follow client standards and detailed work breakdowns.
• Make robust design decisions using best practices and domain knowledge.
• Support time-critical components to protect project schedules.

Skills

End-to-end FPGA design

VHDL

FPGA architectures

Synthesis & simulation

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)

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Job Title

An exciting opportunity has arise n for an FPGA Engineer within Airbus Cyber Security in Newport, South Wales.

Reporting

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 we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

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.

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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.

Company

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

EQUITY

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

EEO Statement

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] .

Employer Support

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.