FPGA Firmware Engineer - Hybrid, Radar Tech Impact

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking Firmware / FPGA Engineers to join its Electronics team in Edinburgh and Newcastle. Successful candidates will be involved in FPGA firmware development for advanced radar systems and will work in a dynamic environment that promotes learning and innovation. The position offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development in a leading defense technology company.

Benefits

Generous leave with up to 12 flexi-days annually

Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Free mental health support and financial advice

Performance bonuses

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Referral bonuses

Flexible benefits up to £500 annually

Flexible hours and hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Holding a degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related sciences.
• Experience with FPGA technologies.
• Willingness to learn and develop through technical career paths.

Responsibilities

• Capture and manage hardware requirements.
• Perform FPGA design and analysis.
• Develop test plans, integration, and verification processes.

Skills

FPGA design

Verification techniques (VHDL, SystemVerilog/UVM)

Hardware requirements capture

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

Xilinx

Intel (Altera)

Microsemi (Actel)

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking Firmware / FPGA Engineers to join its Electronics team in Edinburgh and Newcastle. Successful candidates will be involved in FPGA firmware development for advanced radar systems and will work in a dynamic environment that promotes learning and innovation. The position offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development in a leading defense technology company.