FPGA Firmware Engineer – Defence Tech (UK, 9‑Day Fortnight)

General Dynamics Corporation; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Flexible benefits

Career development plan

Flexible working environment

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems in Hastings is seeking engineers to join the TEMPEST team, delivering the UKs 6th generation fighter aircraft. You will design, build, and integrate next-generation combat air capability, collaborating with industry-leading minds to push advances in AI, digital model-based engineering, and advanced computing.

This role offers exposure to a multinational project and cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of digital design concepts.
• Demonstrated high levels of motivation, integrity and professionalism.
• Flexibility, innovation, and commitment to delivery in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support FPGA development.
• Assist simulation and verification.
• 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

Motivation & professionalism

Flexibility

Delivery focus

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

VHDL

Verilog

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems in Hastings is seeking engineers to join the TEMPEST team, delivering the UKs 6th generation fighter aircraft. You will design, build, and integrate next-generation combat air capability, collaborating with industry-leading minds to push advances in AI, digital model-based engineering, and advanced computing.

This role offers exposure to a multinational project and cutting-edge technologies.