Lead FPGA Engineer

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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.

Were looking for a Lead FPGA Engineer ready to take a leading role in shaping the next generation of aerospace systems. Youll work on high performance navigation and sensor technologies where precision reliability and innovation are critical.

What You Will Do:

• Lead full lifecycle firmware development on new and existing products and test equipment
• Work closely with the Electronics Discipline Chief to drive continuous improvement in the firmware development process
• Support the management and maintenance of software tools used by the digital design team
• Effectively communicate firmware design and process decision to both technical and nontechnical audiences
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts in systems software and mechanical design to bring complex projects to life
• Participate in peer reviews for firmware
• Share your expertise mentor colleagues and champion continuous improvement across the digital design team

What Youll 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
• Opportunity to develop broader electronics skills alongside digital design work

What You Must Have:

• A minimum 2:1 Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering or a related field
• Strong VHDL experience including architecture coding simulation and test benching (Microchip Xilinx SoC)
• Proven experience of working to formal design standard such as DO-254
• Excellent communication skills
• Vision for continuous improvement and forward-thinking approach

Skills & Experience We Value

• Familiarity with Verilog/SystemVerilog OSVVM UVM or UVVM
• Experience in MEMS sensors airborne electronics or ASIC development
• Cross-disciplinary awareness (systems software mechanical)
• Experience with E-CAD tools for schematic capture PCB layout and simulation (e.g. Xpedition HyperLynx AMS)

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
• Early finish on Fridays
• Career development mentorship and world-class training opportunities
• And much more!

Are you up for the challenge

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

Note: The successful candidate must hold an active or be willing and eligible to obtain SC level security clearance. Please note that access to certain projects may be restricted based on nationality.

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