Date Posted: 2025-10-06

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Atlantic Inertial Systems Limited, Clittaford Road, Southway, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 6DE

Position Role Type: Unspecified

At Collins Aerospace, a global leader in advanced aerospace and defence solutions, you’ll be part of a team driving the future of innovation. Our Plymouth and Bristol sites are centres of excellence for cutting-edge navigation and control systems — including world-class MEMS-based IMUs and TERPROM® terrain navigation systems. This hybrid role is open to Plymouth or Bristol locations.

We’re a forward-thinking engineering organisation focused on advanced sensor and IMU technologies. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions that set the benchmark for performance and reliability. Built on a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence, we are expanding our team with a talented Senior Electronics/FPGA Engineer to help drive the next wave of aerospace innovation.

What You Will Do

• Take a leading role in full lifecycle firmware development for new and existing products and test equipment.
• Support the design and development of mixed-signal electronics capable of operating in harsh environments.
• Participate in peer reviews for both firmware and electronic designs.
• Take an active role in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the electronics team.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (systems, software, and mechanical).

What You Will Learn

• Develop expertise in high-performance IMU and MEMS sensor design within aerospace applications.
• Gain exposure to complex and formal development processes (e.g. DO-254).
• Work with cutting-edge FPGA and mixed-signal technologies in real-world aerospace systems.
• Collaborate in a high-performing engineering environment where innovation and precision meet.

What You Must Have

• A minimum 2:1 Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in VHDL architectural design, coding, and simulation/test benching (Microchip, Xilinx, SoC).
• Solid understanding of analogue and digital electronics principles.
• Experience across the full lifecycle of electronics development, from requirements capture to multilayer PCB design.
• Strong hands-on testing experience for both firmware and hardware.
• Demonstrated ability in mixed-signal design, integrating sensitive analogue circuitry with high-speed digital signals.

Skills & Experience We Value

• Use of E-CAD tools for schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation (ideally Xpedition, HyperLynx, AMS).
• Experience working within a formal design process (e.g. DO-254).
• Knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog, OSVVM, or UVVM.
• Familiarity with IPC standards.
• Experience with MEMS sensors or airborne electronics.
• Background in requirements management
• ASIC design and development.
• Cross-disciplinary understanding (systems, software, mechanical).

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Life insurance
• Excellent corporate pension plan – 2:1 matched contribution up to 10%
• Private health insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Career development and training opportunities
• Early finish on Fridays
• And much more!

If you’re ready to make your mark in an organisation shaping the future of aerospace, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: All candidates will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks. Project access restrictions may apply to certain nationalities.

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