Senior or Principal Firmware / FPGA Engineer

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We are looking for a Firmware/FPGA engineer to join Leonardo in Edinburgh or Newcastle, a world-class defence technology company. We are recruiting talented, motivated engineers to join our growing Electronics team and we have a position for a Senior or Principal level Engineer. We can support the right engineer to be based in our Newcastle office but visits to the Edinburgh site would be an expected part of the role.
The key duties of the role will be design and development of firmware designs, managing your development activities through the project and engineering life-cycles and delivering the required solution.
As a Firmware / FPGA Engineer you will be responsible for:
FPGA design/development, analysis and integration.
Development of test planning, integration and design verification.
Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (e.g. Physics or Computer science).
De-bugging firmware designs, supporting verification and integration at hardware and system level alongside Software and Electronic Engineers. Knowledge of C, C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW
Security Clearance
We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.
Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. Contract Type:
Permanent
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid