Secure Firmware & FPGA Engineer – Defence Tech (Hybrid)

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 53,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave and flexi-days

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Free mental health support and financial advice

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Job summary

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Security Firmware/FPGA Engineer. In this role, you will design secure firmware solutions and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the integrity and security of defense technologies.

Applicants should have a background in secure systems and a passion for problem-solving. The position offers a competitive salary between £38,000 and £53,550, along with a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to changing technologies.
• Understanding of the engineering product development lifecycle.
• Practical experience with cybersecurity principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Design secure firmware cores to support engineering teams.
• Review documentation to identify vulnerabilities and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with architects to meet design integrity standards.

Skills

Passion for security and problem solving

Technical knowledge of secure firmware/embedded software

Knowledge of digital electronics

Knowledge of developing designs for FPGAs

Knowledge of firmware simulation and verification tools

Scripting knowledge (TCL, Python)

Education

Technical background in Electronics or Computer Science

Job description

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Security Firmware/FPGA Engineer. In this role, you will design secure firmware solutions and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure the integrity and security of defense technologies.

Applicants should have a background in secure systems and a passion for problem-solving. The position offers a competitive salary between £38,000 and £53,550, along with a flexible working environment.