Principal/Lead Firmware Engineer

Job Description:

The opportunity:

The Electronics Function in Edinburgh is looking for a dynamic individual who can undertake a Lead Firmware Engineer role to undertake development of complex Firmware designs for Radars and Electro Optics Groups. Candidates are expected to have a degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering with a specialism in FPGA techniques.

What you’ll do as a Lead Firmware Engineer:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and development of firmware designs, managing development activities through the project and engineering lifecycles and delivering the final solution. The candidate will provide technical guidance for current and emerging FPGA design and verification techniques including VHDL, SystemVerilog and UVM.

What we need from you:

This role is mainly an office-based role using display screen equipment and there will be occasional work in development labs and in production environments. Depending on project security aspects, there may be an opportunity for remote working.

Working to tight deadlines either on a regular or ad hoc basis will be required.

Occasionally travel within the UK and overseas with overnight stay may be required.

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance.  For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle:  Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

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