Job Description Job Description: \n Salary: £60,000 to £84,955Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. \n Your impactAn exciting opportunity has arisen within Leonardo for a Lead Firmware / FPGA Specialist to work within the Surveillance Sector, developing firmware, working on FPGAs, that underpins both our current proven surveillance radar systems and our next generation breakthrough technologies. We deliver high-performance surveillance radar solutions such as Osprey and Seaspray, operating in demanding, mission-critical environments across air, land, and maritime domains. As new programmes begin from the ground up, we are offering a rare opportunity to help architect and develop the next generation of surveillance radar technology, working closely with hardware and software where performance, reliability, and innovation truly matter. \n This is a unique opportunity where you will experience the full engineering lifecycle within Leonardo, involving requirement capture, architecture definition, design maturation, integration and qualification support of next generation surveillance radars. \n If you have a proven track-record and are passionate in what you do and can deliver a pragmatic approach to problem solving, we would like to hear from you. \n What you'll bringAs a Lead Firmware / FPGA Specialist, you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements. You will use your technical experience in all aspects of firmware development to support the delivery of key products. Your expertise will be key to enhance processes and ways of working across UK wide FPGA/Firmware delivery teams. You will also mentor junior members of the team to help enhance their skills and knowledge in all aspects of Firmware development. \n What you must have: Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD) in Electrical
Lead Firmware / FPGA Specialist in Fife employer: Leonardo UK Ltd
Leonardo UK Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in aerospace while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. The company values data integrity and encourages a high level of abstraction in software design, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about digital engineering.
