Junior Firmware Engineers

We are hiring talented Junior Firmware Engineers to help develop the next generation of avionics systems.

As a Junior Firmware Engineer, you will be assigned to one of our avionic systems development teams using a variety of design tools and languages across the development life cycle.

You will undertake a range of activities, including:

• Firmware development and verification, primarily VHDL using latest generation of FPGAs
• Participate in internal and external firmware design reviews throughout the development life-cycle, We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please email disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

Every application matters to us. We want you to know that each application we receive is reviewed by a real person-not just an algorithm. Our screening questions are also carefully considered to help us understand your experience and fit for the role.

Do you have experience in VHDL?, To apply for these entry level Firmware Engineer roles, you will need degree-level education in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or Hardware engineering.

Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of FPGA design and implementation for simple functions
• Knowledge of VHDL
• Understanding of the benefit of the use of simulation tools and test benches
• General understanding of digital hardware design principles

Professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng, IET or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential. We actively support employees in attaining professional registration status.

These full-time roles are based in Hastings and offers an attractive starting salary of up to £33,000 and our excellent flexible benefits package.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits

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, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.