FPGA Firmware Engineer — Defence & Aerospace

Thales Group; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Crawley is seeking a Firmware Engineer with expertise in electronics and firmware. The position offers a hybrid working model, combining office and remote work. Candidates should have a relevant degree and over 5 years of experience, ideally in the defence or aerospace sectors. Key responsibilities include delivering firmware projects, architecting designs, and verifying outputs using advanced hardware languages. Successful candidates must achieve Security Clearance before commencing employment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in relevant field.
• Experience interfacing with external customers.
• Familiarity with software development tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver firmware projects to agreed time and quality.
• Architect reusable firmware designs.
• Verify firmware using Hardware Description Languages.

Skills

Firmware engineering

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant degree in electronics

Tools

System Verilog

VHDL

ModelSim

Linux development

Job description

A leading technology company located in Crawley is seeking a Firmware Engineer with expertise in electronics and firmware. The position offers a hybrid working model, combining office and remote work. Candidates should have a relevant degree and over 5 years of experience, ideally in the defence or aerospace sectors. Key responsibilities include delivering firmware projects, architecting designs, and verifying outputs using advanced hardware languages. Successful candidates must achieve Security Clearance before commencing employment.