FPGA Firmware Engineer - Hybrid, Learning

Job Description

We are looking for a wide range of Firmware / FPGA Engineers at various levels to join Leonardo in Edinburgh and Newcastle. Leonardo are a world-class defence technology company.

We develop cutting edge radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon and SAAB Gripen fighter jets, as well as maritime and airborne surveillance systems. We are also investors in innovation, undertaking all our own research to fuel our future products. We are recruiting talented, motivated engineers to join our growing electronics team.

This is an exciting opportunity for you as an engineer to bring your skillset and knowledge to a fast‑paced, dynamic and forward‑thinking working environment. You will be involved with FPGA firmware development across the Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, working as part of a larger, multi‑disciplinary team.

• Hardware requirements capture and management.
• Concept development for complex functions and systems.
• FPGA design and analysis.
• Experience in verification techniques using either VHDL or System Verilog / UVM.
• Production of material for design reviews.
• Development of test planning, integration and design verification.
• Ensure that all firmware designs follow the company firmware process.
• Experience using FPGA technologies from either Xilinx, Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel) and their tools.
• Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (e.g. Physics).

Personal attributes and values are just as important to us as technical ability, so we are looking for engineers with a willingness to learn, progress and develop through our devoted technical career path.

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
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  All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning
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  Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Refer a friend
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  Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks
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  Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working
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  Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

GB - Edinburgh

GB - Newcastle

Permanent

Hybrid