Electronics/Firmware FPGA Engineer

Graduate Firmware/FPGA Engineer
Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real-world projects from day one?
At Leonardo, we’re looking for graduates who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. Joining the Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business.
You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. On our programme you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Our 18-month Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts. On joining, you will receive a starting salary of £34,000 per annum, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria.
You will be expected to spend at least three or four days each week on site, to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience by designing, testing or integrating hardware on the Edinburgh site.
Be encouraged to gain experience of all aspects of the development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, applied research and test.
Closely liaise with engineers from other disciplines, such as Systems, Software and Mechanical. As a Graduate Electronics Engineer you will
Work on the design, development, and verification of firmware and digital systems using FPGAs, which are central to our advanced electronic systems
Collaborate on the development of high-performance digital signal processing solutions and real-time systems for a variety of avionic sensor systems
Learn to write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code using hardware description languages (HDLs) such as VHDL
Gain experience in simulation, debugging, and testing your designs in laboratory environments, ensuring optimal performance in demanding environments, optimising firmware designs to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability
Design, implement, and verify FPGA firmware for complex embedded systems, ensuring adherence to performance and safety requirements
Collaborate with Software, Electronics and Systems engineers to ensure smooth integration of firmware components
We are looking for graduates who are enthusiastic about hardware design and eager to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Minimum of a 2 2 Bachelor’s, Integrated Masters degree, or higher degree (MSc or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related discipline.
For the Graduate Firmware Engineer role, the preferred degrees are Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information and Communication Engineering, Computer Communication and Networks, Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures, Cyber Security, Mathematics, Communications Engineering
Basic familiarity with hardware description languages (HDLs) such as VHDL is desirable but not required as training will be provided
Security Clearance
We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
Secure your future Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Your wellbeing matters Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
Rewarding performance All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Join in our success Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
Tailored perks Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. Contract Type
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Hybrid