At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge FPGA firmware for high-performance systems.
- Company: Join a leading firm in defence and aerospace with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension contributions, generous holidays, and flexible working.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for coaching and career development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology in mission-critical sectors while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong FPGA firmware development experience and expertise in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Overview
As a Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer, you will own FPGA-based firmware design for high-performance, mission-critical systems across defence and aerospace.
You’ll work with a cross-functional team to deliver integrated FPGA solutions from requirements through validation, contributing to safe, reliable products.
The role combines hands-on design with architecture decisions and process improvement, in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
This is a chance to shape embedded software/firmware for cutting-edge technologies in critical sectors.
- Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension with employer contributions
- Generous holiday allowance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Coaching, training, and ongoing career development
Responsibilities
- Design and develop FPGA firmware using VHDL, Verilog or System Verilog
- Lead or contribute to firmware architecture and design decisions
- Verify and validate firmware with simulation and testbenches
- Collaborate with systems, hardware and software engineers to deliver integrated solutions
- Support requirements definition, design reviews, and technical decision-making
- Contribute to continuous improvement of firmware processes (automation, scripting, documentation)
- Utilize industry-standard FPGA and So C development tools
- Support integration activities, including on-site work at customer or test sites
- Deliver work to agreed time, cost, and quality standards
- Key requirements
- Strong experience developing firmware for FPGA-based systems
- Expertise in VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog
- Experience with simulation/verification tools (Model Sim, Questa Sim)
- Solid understanding of digital design and hardware/software integration
- Ability to contribute to or lead design and architecture activities
- Strong communication skills in multidisciplinary teams
- Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance
- collaborative
- proactive
- strong communication
- FPGA firmware development
- VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog
- Model Sim or Questa Sim
Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer in Hampshire employer: Morson Group
Morson Group is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, offering a supportive family-run culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With 26 days of holiday, bespoke training programmes, and comprehensive mental health support, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles, particularly within the dynamic Payroll team at our Salford office.
