Overview

Join to apply for the Firmware (FPGA) Engineer role at Portal Londrinatur. This role is based at Manor Royal site in Crawley with flexible on‑site and remote working.

Responsibilities

• Work on firmware architecture, requirements specification, design, verification and validation.
• Collaborate with systems, software and hardware engineers to develop electronic systems.
• Use industry‑class development tools for FPGA and SoC hardware technology.
• Follow a structured firmware design process.
• Deliver firmware projects on agreed time, cost and quality.
• Verify firmware using hardware verification languages.
• Design firmware with HDL.
• Enhance firmware processes: documentation, scripting, reporting, process automation.
• Work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• BEng, MEng, EngD or PhD in electronics with 5+ years relevant experience.
• Professional engineering body membership or working toward chartered status.
• Verification testbench architecture with SystemVerilog or C++.
• Advanced VHDL verification or OSVVM/UVVM.
• Requirements management using IBM Rational DOORS.
• Simulation using Mentor Graphics ModelSim or QuestaSim.
• Digital design in VHDL, Verilog or SystemVerilog.
• Experience with vendor‑specific development tools.
• Knowledge of PCIe, Ethernet, Serial communication, AXI4.
• Object‑oriented design techniques.
• Image processing techniques and algorithms.
• Algorithm development with MATLAB.
• Linux development environments.

Desired Personal Attributes

• Team player with a can‑do attitude.
• Self‑starter, able to manage workload and meet objectives.
• Proactive problem‑solver, asks challenging questions, suggests new ideas.
• Promotes inclusion and diversity values.

Security Clearance

This role requires a UK National and Security Clearance (SC). Current clearance is preferred; if not held, applicant must obtain SC before start. Dual nationals from non‑ITAR countries may be considered after MOD approval.

Career Path & Support

Thales supports professional development, including professional registration applications, professional body memberships, and e‑learning resources. Potential progression to Firmware Architect, Firmware Engineering Manager, Thales Specialist or Expert.