Senior Firmware & FPGA Lead for Mission-Critical Systems

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 84,995; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave with up to 12 flexi-days

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Free access to mental health support

Bonus scheme for eligible employees

Access to online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation in Edinburgh is seeking a Lead Firmware/FPGA Engineer to work on the Global Combat Air System Programme. This role involves delivering firmware for complex digital systems and supporting the team of engineers.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in firmware design and FPGA architectures, along with a relevant degree. The position offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including pension and mental health support.

Qualifications

• 5 years of UK residency and capability of achieving full SC security clearance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in mixed discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver firmware for complex digital systems.
• Support delivery of work from several engineers.
• Enhance processes across FPGA/Firmware delivery teams.

Skills

Firmware design techniques

FPGA architectures

VHDL

Team leadership

System level analysis

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or similar

Tools

Xilinx Versal

Job description

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation in Edinburgh is seeking a Lead Firmware/FPGA Engineer to work on the Global Combat Air System Programme. This role involves delivering firmware for complex digital systems and supporting the team of engineers.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in firmware design and FPGA architectures, along with a relevant degree. The position offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including pension and mental health support.