Senior Electronics/FPGA Engineer

Collins Aerospace UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Electronics/FPGA Engineer to drive innovation in navigation systems. This hybrid role requires strong VHDL skills and a Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering. The successful candidate will lead firmware development, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and engage in hands-on testing, ensuring top-tier performance in aerospace applications. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working options

Excellent matched pension contribution

Private health insurance

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience with the full electronics development lifecycle.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with formal design standards such as DO-254.

Responsibilities

• Lead firmware development on products and test equipment.
• Design mixed-signal electronics for challenging environments.
• Mentor colleagues and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong VHDL experience

Solid grasp of analogue and digital electronics fundamentals

Hands-on testing skills in firmware and hardware

Mixed-signal design experience

Education

Minimum 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

E-CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout

Job description

Senior Electronics/FPGA Engineer at Collins Aerospace.

At Collins Aerospace, precision and reliability guide everything we do. Our Bristol and Plymouth sites are centres of excellence for navigation and control systems, powering world‑class innovations like MEMS‑based IMUs and TERPROM® terrain navigation systems.

This is your opportunity to join a pioneering engineering team in a hybrid role based in either Plymouth or Bristol, and take a leading role in the next generation of aerospace technology.

What You Will Do:

We’re looking for a Senior Electronics/FPGA Engineer ready to take a leading role in shaping the next generation of aerospace systems. You’ll work on high performance navigation and sensor technologies where precision, reliability, and innovation are critical.

• Lead full lifecycle firmware development on new and existing products and test equipment
• Design and support mixed‑signal electronics built to perform flawlessly in challenging environments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts in systems, software, and mechanical design to bring complex projects to life
• Participate in peer reviews for both firmware and electronic designs
• Share your expertise, mentor colleagues, and champion continuous improvement across the electronics team

What You’ll Learn

• Develop deep expertise in high performance IMU and MEMS sensor design for real world aerospace applications
• Gain hands‑on experience with formal aerospace development processes
• Work directly with cutting‑edge FPGA and mixed‑signal technologies in live aerospace systems
• Thrive in a high‑performing, collaborative engineering environment where precision meets innovation

What You Must Have

• A minimum 2:1 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering or a related field
• Strong VHDL experience — including architecture, coding, simulation, and test benching (Microchip, Xilinx, SoC)
• A solid grasp of analogue and digital electronics fundamentals
• Proven experience across the full electronics development lifecycle — from requirements capture to multilayer PCB design
• Hands‑on testing skills in both firmware and hardware
• Mixed‑signal design experience, integrating sensitive analogue circuitry with high‑speed digital signals

Skills & Experience We Value

• Experience with E‑CAD tools for schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation (e.g. Xpedition, HyperLynx, AMS)
• Knowledge of formal design standards such as DO‑254
• Familiarity with Verilog/SystemVerilog, OSVVM, or UVVM
• Understanding of IPC standards
• Experience in MEMS sensors, airborne electronics, or ASIC development
• Cross‑disciplinary awareness (systems, software, mechanical)

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Excellent 2:1 matched pension contribution (up to 10%)
• Private health insurance and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus the ability to buy or sell up to 5 more days
• Early finish on Fridays
• Career development, mentorship, and world‑class training opportunities
• And much more

Are you up for the challenge?

If you’re ready to make an impact in a company where innovation, precision, and purpose come together, join our mission today.

The successful candidate must hold an active or be willing and eligible to obtain SC level security clearance. Some projects may be restricted based on nationality.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing; Defense and Space Manufacturing