Graduate Firmware Engineer - Embedded & FPGA (Hybrid)

Leonardo UK Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Private healthcare

Dental coverage

Gym memberships

Pension scheme

12 flexi-days per year

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking graduates for a 18‑month Graduate Programme as a Firmware Engineer in Luton, delivering world‑leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across the full firmware development lifecycle, from concept through to manufacture and in‑service support.

The programme offers structured development, mentorship and exposure to a wide range of technologies, with hybrid working and opportunities to travel for reviews and customer engagements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree, Integrated Master's, MSc or PhD in a relevant STEM field.
• Interest in firmware development, FPGA design, embedded systems or DSP.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; can communicate technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing FPGA firmware for embedded and real-time systems.
• Creating and verifying designs using HDL and industry tools.
• Supporting digital processing technologies in EW and sensing apps.
• Conducting simulation, testing and validation to meet requirements.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to integrate firmware into products.

Skills

Firmware development

FPGA design

Embedded systems

Digital signal processing

Programming & simulation

Technical communication

Education

2:2 Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM

Tools

VHDL

Verilog

SystemVerilog

FPGA development tools

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking graduates for a 18‑month Graduate Programme as a Firmware Engineer in Luton, delivering world‑leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across the full firmware development lifecycle, from concept through to manufacture and in‑service support.

The programme offers structured development, mentorship and exposure to a wide range of technologies, with hybrid working and opportunities to travel for reviews and customer engagements.