FPGA Firmware Engineer - Defense Tech, Flexible Hours

General Dynamics UK Limited; Hastings; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Flexible benefits

Career development plan

Job summary

General Dynamics UK Limited in Hastings is seeking engineers to join the TEMPEST team delivering the UK’s 6th generation fighter aircraft. You will design, build, and integrate the next generation of combat air capability, working with industry and government partners on advanced computing and AI systems.

In this role you will contribute to sovereign UK defence capability, collaborating with world‑leading engineers and organisations.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of digital design concepts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of VHDL/Verilog.
• Demonstrated motivation, integrity and professionalism.
• Flexibility, innovation and delivery focus in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support FPGA development.
• Assist simulation and verification.
• Develop technologies for future combat aviation.
• Collaborate with engineers across industry, government and academia.
• Contribute to sovereign UK defence capability and international collaboration.

Skills

Degree level education

Digital design concept

VHDL/Verilog

Motivation & professionalism

Flexibility

Education

Degree in engineering or related field

Job description

General Dynamics UK Limited in Hastings is seeking engineers to join the TEMPEST team delivering the UK’s 6th generation fighter aircraft. You will design, build, and integrate the next generation of combat air capability, working with industry and government partners on advanced computing and AI systems.

In this role you will contribute to sovereign UK defence capability, collaborating with world‑leading engineers and organisations.