> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4573962-graduate-fpga-firmware-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4573962-graduate-fpga-firmware-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Graduate FPGA/Firmware Engineer - **Company:** Ultra Electronics - **Location:** Maidenhead, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Requirements Management, Static Timing Analysis, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Fpga Hardware, SC Clearance - **Published:** November 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://ultra.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/ultra-careers/job/Maidenhead-GBR/Graduate-FPGA-Firmware-Engineer_REQ-12553-3 ## About the Role Relevant degree in a STEM related discipline with a minimum of a lower second-class honours degree achieved within the past two years. Experience of designing digital circuits. Experience in FPGA firmware module design and implementation, preferably through studying one or more modules relating to FPGAs as part of the degree course. You must be able to apply your knowledge of science and/or engineering to real world problems as part of a team and as an individual, communicating technical and project aspects Desirable Skills: Application of FPGA firmware development using VHDL beyond that provided during formal education, for example through application in personal projects using FPGA development boards. Experience of FPGA firmware development processes, synthesizing designs, performing timing analysis, creating test benches, and debugging designs. A Thinker, taking a holistic approach to problem solving that considers both technical and non-technical issues Logical and Analytical in your approach to clarify how the solution needs to work, seeking out options, justifying decisions, implementing a risk based and best value outcome. Knowledge of the engineering lifecycle and V-model. Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS. An appreciation of cryptography and the nuances of the different techniques that can be employed for secure communication. Role Requirements: * Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, SC security clearance. * Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance)., Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website. ## Description Developing your Firmware/FPGA Engineering skills and technical knowledge of solutions Work constructively with other team members, solving complex problems between disciplines, to develop solutions that meet our customers' requirements and business objectives Creation of the FPGA designs and plans, develop VHDL implementation solutions to meet the requirements, and self-checking test benches using industry standard tools and techniques. Management of Requirements and related information using tools such as DOORS Manage security of information as defined in the Security Aspects to ensure compliance with Government regulations