FPGA Firmware Electronics Engineer - Defence - Cambridge

Newton Colmore; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Pension

Free lunches

Salary reviews

Career development

Job summary

Newton Colmore is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team in Cambridge, working on FPGA firmware for defence technologies such as communications and sensors.

You will have FPGA experience with VHDL or Verilog, and hold or be eligible for security clearance. The role offers an excellent starting salary, bonuses, a pension, free lunches and ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• Degree in electronics engineering with FPGA exposure.
• Experience with FPGA firmware (VHDL/Verilog) preferred.
• Security clearance or eligibility to obtain clearance.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and learn continuously.

Responsibilities

• Develop FPGA firmware for defence systems and complex technologies.
• Collaborate with engineers and external groups to deliver robust solutions.
• Drive learning and skill development within the team as the projects evolve.
• Support ongoing career development and knowledge sharing.

Skills

FPGA

VHDL

Verilog

Education

Electronics Engineering Degree

Job description

FPGA Firmware Electronics Engineer - Defence - Cambridge

We are currently seeking an experience Electronics Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers that assist in the development of brand-new technologies for the Defence sector, with a focus on defence rather than offence.

These technologies can encompass communications, sensors, detection, and other complex technologies within the Defence sector. As you will be working on defence projects, you will need to be able to obtain (or already hold) security clearance.

As a smaller defence company, there is more flexibility in the projects you get to work on. Collaboration with other teams and external groups mean that you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and continuously learn new things while inventing exciting technologies.

Experience with FPGA Firmware, such as VHDL or Verilog, will be ideal. If you already work in the Defence sector, this would be advantageous, however, we are more than happy to consider candidates from other sectors.

With the growth of this company, future career development will be available for those who want to advance their career. As the company are looking for a few people in this team, we are also open to individuals who want to focus on their job while maintaining an interest in new technologies and fields.

It is expected that you would hold a degree in an electronics engineering field that has led you into a career in electronics engineering, with exposure to FPGA exposure.

Due to the varied nature in this role, I anticipate a lot of interest from individuals who want to continue developing their skills while finding the work interesting.

If you want to work on complex, industry-defining technologies while being offered an excellent starting salary, salary reviews, bonuses, a pension, free lunches, and other outstanding benefits

• excellent starting salary
• salary reviews
• bonuses
• a pension
• free lunches
• other outstanding benefits