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# Firmware/ FPGA Engineers - all levels

- **Company:** Leonardo
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Salary:** £68,011.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), SystemVerilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL)
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5837143551

## About the Role

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.

## Description

As a Firmware/FPGA 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.


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