Principal and Lead FPGA Engineers

Principal and Lead FPGA Engineers

Leonardo, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300

GB – Bristol – Coldharbour Lane

Permanent

Hybrid

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security

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?

Leonardo is looking for Lead and Principal FPGA/Firmware Engineers to join our growing Luton or Bristol based teams. As an experienced FPGA/Firmware engineer you will work with 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.

• Firmware requirements capture and management;
• FPGA design and analysis;
• Production of documentation for other engineers and evidence for design reviews;
• Development of FPGA test and FPGA integration plans;
• Perform system integration work with PCB designers;
• Support all firmware designs through the company firmware process – training will be given;
• Modification of existing firmware designs and test benches

• An HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics) or you may just have lots of skills and experience gained through your hard work.
• Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM;
• FPGA architectures such as Xilinx
  7. Xilinx Ultra Scale;
  Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel).;
• Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD is also required.;
• Auto-generated code using model-driven engineering using Matlab and Simulink tools;
• Derivation of detailed FPGA/Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements;
• A structured approach to FPGA/firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar);
• Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques;
• Artificial Intelligence including machine learning and genetic algorithms;
• Electronics test methods and equipment;
• Good verbal and written communication skills

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit

• Time to Recharge:
  Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future:
  Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters:
  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 Linked In Learning.
• Refer a friend:
  Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks:
  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.