Junior FPGA Firmware Engineer – Defence Tech

General Dynamics Mission Systems - United Kingdom; Hastings; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

Flexible benefits package

Career development plan

Job summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems in Hastings is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST team, delivering UK defence capabilities. You will design, develop, simulate, and verify avionics and combat air systems, collaborating with industry, government and academia on cutting-edge technologies.

The role offers a competitive salary around £33,000 per year, full-time hours, and a flexible benefits package including a compressed nine-day fortnight and regular progress reviews.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Degree in engineering

Job description

General Dynamics Mission Systems in Hastings is seeking an engineer to join the TEMPEST team, delivering UK defence capabilities. You will design, develop, simulate, and verify avionics and combat air systems, collaborating with industry, government and academia on cutting-edge technologies.

The role offers a competitive salary around £33,000 per year, full-time hours, and a flexible benefits package including a compressed nine-day fortnight and regular progress reviews.