Firmware/FPGA Engineers - All levels

Are you ready to shape the future of cutting-edge technology?

Leonardo, a global leader in advanced electronics, is seeking Firmware/FPGA Engineers at various levels to join our innovative teams across the UK.  We are proud to welcome veterans, reservists, and service leavers, whether you’re just starting your civilian career or looking for your next challenge, this is your opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

What you’ll do:

As a Firmware Engineer at Leonardo, you’ll take on a pivotal role in designing, developing, and delivering firmware solutions that power our advanced systems. Your responsibilities will include:

• Concept development for complex functions and systems.
• FPGA design and analysis.
• Production of material for design reviews.
• Development of test planning, integration and design verification.
• Ensure that all firmware designs follow the company firmware process.

What we need from you:

We value both technical expertise and a passion for innovation. Depending on your experience, you’ll bring some, or all, of the following:

• Experience in design techniques using VHDL
• Experience in verification techniques using either VHDL or System Verilog / UVM.
• Experience in specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route.
• Ability to analyse system level requirements and derive detailed firmware requirements.
• Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or similar engineering/science course.

If you are passionate in what you do and can deliver a pragmatic approach to problem solving, we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance: You must be eligible for full security clearance. 

Life at Leonardo

We are committed to providing career opportunities and fulfilling jobs to UK veterans, and flexibility for our employees who have chosen to serve as military reservists. Here is some of the benefits we offer:

Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. 
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
Reserve Forces: Support to the Reserve Forces and allow employees who are Reservists to take additional time off.
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

Leonardo is a global security company that realises technology for a safer future.

In the UK, Leonardo is one of the biggest suppliers of defence and security equipment to the UK MOD operating from eight main sites across the UK and employing over 8,500 highly skilled people.