At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge firmware solutions for defence and aerospace.
- Company: Join Thales, a leader in innovative technology and engineering.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: World-class training and career development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in mission-critical environments with advanced technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in FPGA design and a solid understanding of digital systems.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced FPGA or firmware engineer looking to work on cutting-edge technology in defence, aerospace, and security? We're looking for a Senior Firmware (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 Senior 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.
- Design and develop firmware using Hardware Description Languages (VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog)
- Work closely with systems, hardware, and software engineers to deliver integrated solutions
- Support integration activities, including occasional work at customer or test sites
- Deliver work to agreed time, cost, and quality standards
- Solid understanding of digital design and hardware/software integration
- Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance
- Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB, DOORS, or Linux environments
At Thales, we're committed to helping you be your best. We value potential as much as experience and offer opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your career in a supportive environment. You'll benefit from world-class training, development opportunities, and the chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
- Competitive salary
- Coaching, training, and ongoing career development
- Pension with employer contributions
- Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and early finish on Fridays
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.
Firmware/FPGA Engineers in Worth employer: Morson Edge
Thales is an exceptional employer for Senior Firmware (FPGA) Engineers, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives in the defence, aerospace, and security sectors. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will benefit from world-class training, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
