Job Title: Senior PLD/ FPGA EngineerLocation: Rochester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular roleSalary: Up to £65,000 depending on skills and experienceWhat you’ll be doing:Providing technical expertise in the development and delivery of PLD/FPGA development, from requirements development, concept and detailed design, coding VHDL, synthesis and through to complete verificationUnderstanding of PLD/FPGA design constraints & impacts on other engineering disciplinesManaging own tasks & the tasks of others within schedules and budgets to meet programme needsDelivering design artefacts in support of company standardsCoaching & developing the skills of junior team membersYour skills and experiences:Degree/HND in electronics engineering or an equivalent qualificationProven knowledge of FPGA technologies, development tools and techniquesExperience of working in an FPGA development teamExperience of digital hardware design for FPGA using VHDLExperience and knowledge of video processing and control law algorithmsWorking knowledge and experience of UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) constrained random verificationAs well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The PLD/FPGA Engineering team:As a Senior PLD/ FPGA Engineer, you will be a member of a dedicated team of experts responsible for the design and verification of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). You will develop digital and mixed-signal electronic solutions for products such as augmented reality displays, head-up displays, mission computers, fly-by-wire flight controls , active inceptors, and other associated safety-critical technology.Why BAE Systems?This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.Closing Date: 8th October 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr