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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Firmware / FPGA Engineer - **Company:** Leonardo View All Jobs - **Location:** Edinburgh, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Subversion, System on a Chip, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, Serial Peripheral Interface, Fpga Hardware, ModelSim, Git, Information Technology, Mentor Graphics, Software Version Control - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gbf711cbd65123c82c2fdd471caeefe686 ## About the Role Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or related science (e.g. Physics or Computer science). Ability to design RTL using VHDL is essential, knowledge of Verilog an advantage but not essential. Implementing high speed, multi-frequency clocking architectures Design with FPGA technologies from either AMD(Xilinx), Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel). Use of Xilinx Vivado or Altera Quartus II / Quartus Prime is an advantage Experience of FPGA architectures such as SoC system-on-chip (e.g. Xilinx Versal) an advantage. Experience in the use of Vendor IP e.g. Ethernet, Gigabit-transceivers, DDR interfaces etc. Knowledge of Version management using Subversion, GIT or CVS Specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Familiarity with Mentor Graphics FPGA development tools including HDL Designer and ModelSim / Questa is an advantage but not vital. A methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar. De-bugging firmware designs, supporting verification and integration at hardware and system level alongside Software and Electronic Engineers. Verification techniques (test-benching) using VHDL. Use of Integrated Logic Analysers (ILAs) from the firmware design tools. Whilst not vital, any of the following would be advantageous: Knowledge of hardware communication protocols (Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, etc.) Knowledge of C, C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW Personal attributes and values are just as important to us as technical ability, so we are looking for engineers with a willingness to learn, progress and develop through our devoted technical career path. 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 We are looking for a Firmware/FPGA engineer to join Leonardo in Edinburgh or Newcastle, a world-class defence technology company. We develop cutting-edge radars for the Eurofighter Typhoon and SAAB Gripen fighter jets, as well as maritime and airborne surveillance systems. We are also investors in innovation, undertaking all our own research to fuel our future products. We are recruiting talented, motivated engineers to join our growing Electronics team and we have a position for a Senior or Principal level Engineer. We can support the right engineer to be based in our Newcastle office but visits to the Edinburgh site would be an expected part of the role. This is an exciting opportunity for you as an engineer to bring your skill set and knowledge to a fast paced, dynamic and forward-thinking working environment. You will be involved with Firmware/ FPGA development across the Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, working as part of a larger, multi-disciplinary team. The key duties of the role will be design and development of firmware designs, managing your development activities through the project and engineering life-cycles and delivering the required solution. As a Firmware / FPGA Engineer you will be responsible for: Hardware requirements capture and firmware design. Work as part of a team to meet milestones for on-time delivery. FPGA design/development, analysis and integration. 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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