Senior FPGA/PLD Engineer – Design & Verification Lead

BAE Systems - UK; Rochester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor based in Rochester is seeking a Senior PLD/FPGA Engineer to provide technical expertise in PLD/FPGA development, from requirements through design and verification. The ideal candidate should have a degree in electronics engineering and proven experience with FPGA technologies. The position features a competitive salary of up to £65,000 and extensive benefits including employee share plans and flexible health benefits. Closing date for applications is 6th January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of FPGA technologies, development tools, and techniques.
• Experience of working in an FPGA development team.
• Experience in digital hardware design for FPGA using VHDL.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise in the development and delivery of PLD/FPGA development.
• Managing own tasks and the tasks of others within schedules and budgets.
• Coaching and developing the skills of junior team members.

Skills

FPGA technologies

VHDL

Digital hardware design

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Degree/HND in electronics engineering

Job description

A leading defense contractor based in Rochester is seeking a Senior PLD/FPGA Engineer to provide technical expertise in PLD/FPGA development, from requirements through design and verification. The ideal candidate should have a degree in electronics engineering and proven experience with FPGA technologies. The position features a competitive salary of up to £65,000 and extensive benefits including employee share plans and flexible health benefits. Closing date for applications is 6th January 2026.