Junior FPGA Firmware Engineer – Aerospace Defense Impact

General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom; Hastings; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flexible benefits

Career development plan

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems in Hastings invites engineers to join the TEMPEST programme, delivering cutting-edge avionics and combat air capabilities. You will design, build and integrate next‑gen mission computing and digital design solutions as part of a multinational team.

The role offers exposure to AI, virtual modelling, FPGA work and collaboration with industry, government and academia. Applicants should have an engineering degree and a passion for delivering high‑performance defence

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

Digital design concepts

VHDL/Verilog

Motivation & professionalism

Delivery in fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems in Hastings invites engineers to join the TEMPEST programme, delivering cutting-edge avionics and combat air capabilities. You will design, build and integrate next‑gen mission computing and digital design solutions as part of a multinational team.

The role offers exposure to AI, virtual modelling, FPGA work and collaboration with industry, government and academia. Applicants should have an engineering degree and a passion for delivering high‑performance defence