Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer

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Principal FPGA Engineer

Are you an experienced FPGA or firmware engineer looking to work on cutting-edge technology in defence, aerospace, and security?

Do you want to be part of a highly skilled team designing systems that make the world safer?

Then look no further…

We're looking for a Principal FPGA Engineer to join our established engineering team delivering advanced electronic systems across defence and related sectors. You'll play a key role in developing high-performance firmware solutions used in mission-critical environments, contributing to innovative technologies across aerospace, defence, transportation, security, and space.

As a Principal Firmware Engineer, you'll take ownership of FPGA-based design and development, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across systems, hardware, and software engineering. You'll contribute across the full development lifecycle, from requirements through to validation, helping ensure high-quality, reliable products.

In this role, you will:

• Design and develop firmware using Hardware Description Languages (VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog)
• Lead or contribute to firmware architecture and design decisions
• Verify and validate firmware using simulation and testbench environments
• Work closely with systems, hardware, and software engineers to deliver integrated solutions
• Support requirements definition, design reviews, and technical decision-making xwwtmva
• Contribute to continuous improvement of firmware processes (automation, documentation, scripting)
• Use industry-standard tools for FPGA and system-on-chip development
• Support integration activities, including occasional work at customer or test sites
• Deliver work to agreed time, cost, and quality standards

We're looking for a collaborative and proactive engineer wh
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