Firmware Systems Engineer

2 months ago


Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

Opportunity for a Skilled Embedded Firmware Engineer at Leonardo

We are seeking a talented Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our Mission Systems team at Leonardo and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions for Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) programmes. This role involves capturing firmware requirements, designing Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), producing technical documentation, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. If you have experience with FPGA technologies, verification techniques, and system-level requirements analysis, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage firmware requirements and specifications
  • Design, analyze, and optimize FPGAs for electronic systems
  • Create detailed technical documentation and test plans
  • Integrate firmware with hardware and software components
  • Support firmware designs through the development process, ensuring compliance with safety-related standards

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with Xilinx, Microsemi, or Lattice FPGA design tools
  • Advanced verification skills using VHDL or System Verilog
  • Ability to analyze complex requirements and derive detailed firmware needs
  • Knowledge of safety-related firmware standards and regulations
  • Strong communication and decision-making abilities
  • Experience mentoring junior team members and contributing to team success

Leonardo Benefits:

  • Flexible working hours with hybrid options, promoting work-life balance
  • Company-funded flexible benefits package, supporting employee well-being
  • Generous holiday entitlement, including bank holidays
  • Award-winning pension scheme, ensuring financial security
  • Employee assistance programs and mental health support, prioritizing employee well-being
  • Discounted gym membership and cycle-to-work scheme, promoting a healthy lifestyle
  • Free access to online training courses, enhancing professional development
  • Referral incentives and bonuses, recognizing employee contributions


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