Senior Electronics/FPGA Engineer

Pratt & Whitney; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking a Senior Electronics/FPGA Engineer for a hybrid role based in Plymouth or Bristol. You will lead the creation of high-performance navigation and sensor technologies, ensuring innovation and precision. Candidates must have a strong background in VHDL and mixed-signal design. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working, and excellent benefits including a matched pension contribution and private health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working options

Excellent 2:1 matched pension contribution (up to 10%)

Private health insurance and life assurance

25 days annual leave with flexibility

Early finish on Fridays

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Strong VHDL experience including architecture, coding, simulation, and testing.
• Solid grasp of analogue and digital electronics fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle firmware development on products and test equipment.
• Design and support mixed-signal electronics for challenging environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to bring complex projects to life.

Skills

VHDL

Mixed-signal design

Analogue electronics

Digital electronics

Firmware testing

E-CAD tools

Education

2:1 Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

Xpedition

HyperLynx

AMS

Job description

Date Posted

2025-11-26

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Atlantic Inertial Systems Limited, Clittaford Road, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6DE

Position Role Type

Unspecified

At Collins Aerospace, precision and reliability guide everything we do. Our Bristol and Plymouth sites are centres of excellence for navigation and control systems, powering world‑class innovations like MEMS‑based IMUs and TERPROM® terrain navigation systems.

This is your opportunity to join a pioneering engineering team – in a hybrid role based in either Plymouth or Bristol – and take a leading role in the next generation of aerospace technology.

What You Will Do

We’re looking for a Senior Electronics/FPGA Engineer ready to take a leading role in shaping the next generation of aerospace systems. You’ll work on high performance navigation and sensor technologies where precision, reliability, and innovation are critical.

• Lead full lifecycle firmware development on new and existing products and test equipment
• Design and support mixed‑signal electronics built to perform flawlessly in challenging environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts in systems, software, and mechanical design to bring complex projects to life.
• Participate in peer reviews for both firmware and electronic designs.
• Share your expertise, mentor colleagues, and champion continuous improvement across the electronics team.

What You’ll Learn

• Develop deep expertise in high performance IMU and MEMS sensor design for real world aerospace applications.
• Gain hands‑on experience with formal aerospace development processes.
• Work directly with cutting‑edge FPGA and mixed‑signal technologies in live aerospace systems.
• Thrive in a high‑performing, collaborative engineering environment where precision meets innovation.

What You Must Have

• A minimum 2:1 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• Strong VHDL experience — including architecture, coding, simulation, and test benching (Microchip, Xilinx, SoC).
• A solid grasp of analogue and digital electronics fundamentals.
• Proven experience across the full electronics development lifecycle — from requirements capture to multilayer PCB design.
• Hands‑on testing skills in both firmware and hardware.
• Mixed‑signal design experience, integrating sensitive analogue circuitry with high‑speed digital signals.

Skills & Experience We Value

• Experience with E‑CAD tools for schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation (e.g. Xpedition, HyperLynx, AMS).
• Knowledge of formal design standards such as DO-254.
• Familiarity with Verilog/SystemVerilog, OSVVM, or UVVM.
• Understanding of IPC standards.
• Experience in MEMS sensors, airborne electronics, or ASIC development.
• Cross‑disciplinary awareness (systems, software, mechanical).

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Excellent 2:1 matched pension contribution (up to 10%).
• Private health insurance and life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus the ability to buy or sell up to 5 more.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Career development, mentorship, and world‑class training opportunities.
• And much more!

Are you up for the challenge?

If you’re ready to make an impact in a company where innovation, precision, and purpose come together, join our mission today.

Note

The successful candidate must hold an active or be willing and eligible to obtain SC level security clearance. Please note that access to certain projects may be restricted based on nationality.

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