Lead FPGA/Firmware Engineer

TN United Kingdom
Luton
1 month ago
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Would you like to deliver the complex Firmware that forms part of our self-protection systems installed on fast jet, UAV, land, and naval platforms? Do you have experience leading Firmware teams or delivering highly complex embedded solutions?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead FPGA/Firmware Engineer to join our growing Luton-based team. Within this role, we can offer Custom or Hybrid working.

What you will do

As a Lead FPGA/Firmware engineer, you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver Firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements. Your role may even take you across the UK or abroad for technical reviews. You will use or develop team-leading experience to support the delivery of work from several engineers. Your expertise will also be key to enhance processes and ways of working across UK-wide FPGA/Firmware delivery teams.

What we need from you

  1. Experience leading teams or managing packages of work.
  2. Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog, and UVM.
  3. FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7, Xilinx UltraScale, Intel (Altera), or Microsemi (Actel).
  4. Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD.
  5. Auto-generated code using model-driven engineering with Matlab and Simulink tools.
  6. Derivation of detailed FPGA/Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements.
  7. A structured approach to FPGA/Firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar).
  8. Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques.
  9. Artificial Intelligence including machine learning and genetic algorithms.
  10. Electronics test methods and equipment.
  11. Good verbal and written communication skills.
  12. Working in mixed discipline teams.
  13. HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics) or equivalent skills and experience.

Due to the nature of our work, any candidate must have 5 years of UK residency and be capable of achieving full SC security clearance.

Security Clearance

Experience within the defence industry.

Life at Leonardo

With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

Flexible Working

Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us.

Company funded flexible benefits

Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).

Holidays

25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.

Pension

Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).

Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).

Lifestyle

Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.

Training

Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.

Referral Incentive

You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.

Bonus

Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

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