Location: Bristol, United KingdomThales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust.
Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Crawley, Reading or Bristol - HybridThales Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) UK is a principal supplier of UAS, EW and Radar equipment to the UK armed forces, as well as an exporter of these capabilities worldwide. ISR is a highly complex product development environment, focusing on delivering cutting edge products including: Digital Radar Electronic Support Measures (RESM) that provides situational awareness and identification of threats even in busy electronic transmission environmentsRadar Electronic Countermeasures (RECM) that can protect assets by denying tactical advantage and distracting incoming threats.
We're recruiting for a Principal FPGA Engineer as part of a sustained expansion of the ISR team due to key programme awards in Electronic Warfare.
Lead firmware development and deliver firmware projects to agreed time, cost and qualityVerify firmware using Hardware Verification Languages or Hardware Description languagesDesign firmware using Hardware Description LanguagesEnhancement of firmware related processes (documenting, scripting, reporting, process automation)Working closely with multi-disciplinary teamsDesired knowledge, qualifications and experienceStrong communications, verbally and in writing with A relevant degree (BEng, MEng, EngD, PhD) and a membership or fellowship of a professional engineering body preferably with or working towards chartered status.
Leading Firmware design/architectureVerification Test bench architecture with System Verilog or C++Verification Methodology: Advanced VHDL verification or OSVVM/UVVMRequirements Management: IBM Rationale DOORSSimulation of designs using simulator tool: Mentor Graphics Modelsim / QuestasimDigital electronic design in hardware development languages: Please visit the UKSV website for further guidanceTo be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ()Your career at Thales UKFuture opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites.
Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group What we can offerWe are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best.
We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. Our packages will include significant bonus, a strong pension contribute, private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments.#The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here.
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We’re Hiring: Principal Digital Engineer in Oxford employer: Thales Group
Thales is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Crawley. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive training opportunities, competitive benefits including private medical insurance and annual bonuses, and a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the future of technology. Join us to be part of a team that values diversity, encourages creativity, and prioritises ethical AI solutions.
