Senior VHDL FPGA Firmware Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

ALTEN LTD - UK; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Flexible way of working

Job summary

ALTEN LTD - UK is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop VHDL firmware for FPGA systems in Reading. The role is hybrid, requiring on-site presence three days a week, and is tasked with ensuring performance and reliability in aerospace applications. Candidates must have 5+ years in VHDL development and be open to obtaining Security Clearance. Benefits include private medical insurance, diverse projects, and a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in VHDL firmware development for FPGAs.
• Strong proficiency in FPGA development tools and design processes.
• Experience with communication protocols and digital signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain VHDL firmware for FPGA-based systems.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate firmware into systems.
• Conduct testing and validation of firmware designs.

Skills

VHDL firmware development

FPGA development tools

Firmware design and simulation

Digital signal processing

Version control systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

Job description

ALTEN LTD - UK is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop VHDL firmware for FPGA systems in Reading. The role is hybrid, requiring on-site presence three days a week, and is tasked with ensuring performance and reliability in aerospace applications. Candidates must have 5+ years in VHDL development and be open to obtaining Security Clearance. Benefits include private medical insurance, diverse projects, and a flexible working environment.