Firmware Engineer

About This Role

This engineering role involves working across the full development life-cycle on existing and new programs, applying the latest generation of technologies to design and implement FPGA functions. The position is ideal for a VHDL Engineer with experience in avionics, aerospace, or naval systems, who is motivated and committed to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full development life-cycle on existing and new programs
• Apply the latest generation of technologies
• Design and implement FPGA functions
• Understand the benefit of using simulation tools and test benches
• Understand requirements capture, work package definition, and effort estimation

Requirements

• Degree within the electronics or electronic systems engineering discipline
• Experience of FPGA design and implementation for simple functions
• Knowledge of VHDL
• General understanding of digital hardware design principles
• Good understanding of the challenges associated with hardware design and systems engineering
• High levels of motivation, integrity, and professionalism
• Flexibility, innovation, and commitment to delivery
• Ability to obtain a level of UK Security clearance appropriate for the role
• Undertake suitable Right to work checks

Nice to have:

• Development experience in the avionics, aerospace, or naval systems industry
• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models

Benefits

• Flexible benefits package
• Compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours (every other Friday off)
• Personalized career development plan and regular progress reviews
• Flexible working environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded

Important Details

• Work format: hybrid (typically 3 days working in office) or fully in our offices

About the Company

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products, and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, the company partners with industry leaders to expand innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. In the UK, General Dynamics leads in avionics and communication systems, providing avionic mission computing systems for military fast jets, helicopters, and UAVs from its St Leonards-on-Sea location. Recent success has led to the development of next-generation Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems.