Graduate Firmware Engineer

Leonardo is seeking graduates to join their team in shaping innovation and advancing technology in the defence sector. The Graduate Firmware Engineer will work on advanced firmware and FPGA designs for electronic systems across various platforms, participating in a comprehensive 18-month programme alongside experts in the field.

Responsibilities

• Designing and verifying FPGA firmware for complex embedded systems
• Collaborating with software, hardware, and systems engineers to ensure smooth integration
• Developing test plans and simulation environments to validate functionality and timing
• Troubleshooting and optimising firmware for performance and reliability
• Documenting and presenting technical solutions to stakeholders

Skills

• A minimum 2 2 Bachelor's, Integrated Master's, or higher degree (MSc/PhD) in a relevant subject such as Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, AI & Cybernetics, Communications, Space, or Information Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, Computer Networks
• A strong interest in firmware and FPGA development
• Familiarity with HDLs (e.g. VHDL) is desirable but not essential — training will be provided
• This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
• An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply, this will include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV)

Benefits

• Time to recharge Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your future Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your wellbeing matters Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding performance All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Join in our success Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
• Tailored perks Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

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