Lead Firmware & FPGA Engineer – Hybrid, SC Clearance

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Free courses (Coursera/LinkedIn)

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking a Lead Firmware/FPGA Engineer to work on the Global Combat Air System Programme (GCAP). You will mature and deliver mission‑critical firmware for complex digital systems and may engage across the UK or abroad for technical reviews.

The role requires a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or similar, strong VHDL/FPGA design experience, and leadership ability. Enjoy hybrid working, a comprehensive benefits package, and a clear career path within a

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse system level requirements and derive firmware requirements.
• Prepare documentation for engineers and design reviews.
• Firmware design techniques and tools, from VHDL to place-and-route.
• FPGA architectures such as system-on-chip (e.g. Xilinx Versal).
• Tim­ing and area constraints for FPGA place-and-route.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in mixed discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead firmware/FPGA development for complex digital systems.
• Collaborate with UK-wide FPGA/Firmware delivery teams.
• Develop and review technical documentation and designs.

Education

Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or similar engineering/science course

Tools

VHDL

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking a Lead Firmware/FPGA Engineer to work on the Global Combat Air System Programme (GCAP). You will mature and deliver mission‑critical firmware for complex digital systems and may engage across the UK or abroad for technical reviews.

The role requires a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or similar, strong VHDL/FPGA design experience, and leadership ability. Enjoy hybrid working, a comprehensive benefits package, and a clear career path within a