Graduate FPGA/Firmware Engineer

This is a 2-year graduate programme focused on developing your skills as a Firmware Engineer, with exposure to other key engineering disciplines. Upon completion, you will be offered a permanent position within the Firmware engineering function at our Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing Firmware/FPGA Engineering skills and technical knowledge.
• Collaborating with team members to solve complex problems and meet customer requirements.
• Creating FPGA designs and plans, developing VHDL implementation solutions.
• Developing self-checking test benches using industry-standard tools.
• Managing requirements and related information using tools such as DOORS.
• Ensuring the security of information in compliance with Government regulations.
• Conducting hands-on testing and laboratory work with senior team member support.

Skills Required

• A relevant degree in a STEM discipline with a minimum of a lower second-class honours degree achieved within the past two years.
• Experience of designing digital circuits.
• Experience in FPGA firmware module design and implementation (preferably studied as part of your degree).
• Ability to apply scientific and engineering knowledge to real-world problems, communicating technical and project aspects individually and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

• FPGA firmware development using VHDL beyond formal education (e.g., personal projects).
• Experience with FPGA firmware development processes, including synthesizing designs, performing timing analysis, creating test benches, and debugging.
• A holistic approach to problem-solving, considering technical and non-technical issues.
• Logical and analytical approach to solution design, risk management, and value assessment.
• Knowledge of the engineering lifecycle and V-model.
• Familiarity with requirements management tools like DOORS.
• An understanding of cryptography and secure communication techniques.

Role Requirements

• Willing and able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain DV security clearance (following SC clearance).
• Must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years (for SC clearance) and 10 years (for DV clearance) to apply.

Benefits

• Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• 25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
• Pension Contribution
• 4 x Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday
• Flexible benefits (cycle to work scheme, will writing, etc.)
• Security Clearance Allowance (where relevant)