# Battery Management Systems SpecialistUKCompetitiveApply / Discuss This RoleRegister for Similar RolesWe are seeking an experienced Battery Management Systems Specialist to take a senior technical role in the development of advanced BMS hardware for lithium-ion battery applications. You will provide technical leadership across multiple engineering programmes, driving best practice in hardware design, functional safety and reliability. The role offers involvement across the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept architecture and schematic capture through PCB design, verification and industrialisation. Key Responsibilities Leading the development of Battery Management System hardware from concept through production release. Producing and reviewing schematics and multilayer PCB designs for safety-critical BMS applications. Integrating battery monitoring ICs from leading semiconductor manufacturers into BMS hardware designs. Defining and implementing hardware architectures that meet functional safety requirements. Supporting hardware verification, validation, root cause analysis and technical investigations. Driving best practice in hardware functional safety, reliability engineering and DFMEA activities. Collaborating closely with software, systems, controls, mechanical and electrical engineering teams throughout development. Supporting customer workshops, feasibility studies, technical proposals and technology planning activities. Evaluating emerging semiconductor technologies, battery monitoring devices and hardware design methodologies. Developing engineering standards, design guidelines and technical documentation. Working with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure successful product industrialisation. Essential Requirements Degree in Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline. Significant experience developing Battery Management System hardware for lithium-ion battery applications. Strong knowledge of battery monitoring ICs and integration of devices from leading semiconductor manufacturers. Experience producing and reviewing schematics and multilayer PCB designs for safety-critical products. Hands-on experience with laboratory debugging, fault finding and electronic test equipment. Knowledge of circuit simulation and electronic verification techniques. Experience supporting structured engineering development processes and functional safety activities. Proven ability to provide technical leadership across multiple engineering programmes. Desirable Energy Storage Systems development within Industrial Electrification, e-mobility or Defence industries. Functional Safety (ISO 26262, IEC 61508 or equivalent). UN ECE R100 or related battery regulations. Traction battery systems experience. High-voltage development and test environments. FPGA-based hardware integration. Advanced diagnostics or fault monitoring architectures. Technical roadmap development and R&D activities. Interested in this role?Contact Rick directly to discuss this opportunity or register your CV for similar roles.Book a Call with RickEmail Us Role SummaryJob Type: PermanentLocation: UKSalary: CompetitiveSector: AutomotivePosted: July 2026
24/07/2026
Full time
# Battery Management Systems SpecialistUKCompetitiveApply / Discuss This RoleRegister for Similar RolesWe are seeking an experienced Battery Management Systems Specialist to take a senior technical role in the development of advanced BMS hardware for lithium-ion battery applications. You will provide technical leadership across multiple engineering programmes, driving best practice in hardware design, functional safety and reliability. The role offers involvement across the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept architecture and schematic capture through PCB design, verification and industrialisation. Key Responsibilities Leading the development of Battery Management System hardware from concept through production release. Producing and reviewing schematics and multilayer PCB designs for safety-critical BMS applications. Integrating battery monitoring ICs from leading semiconductor manufacturers into BMS hardware designs. Defining and implementing hardware architectures that meet functional safety requirements. Supporting hardware verification, validation, root cause analysis and technical investigations. Driving best practice in hardware functional safety, reliability engineering and DFMEA activities. Collaborating closely with software, systems, controls, mechanical and electrical engineering teams throughout development. Supporting customer workshops, feasibility studies, technical proposals and technology planning activities. Evaluating emerging semiconductor technologies, battery monitoring devices and hardware design methodologies. Developing engineering standards, design guidelines and technical documentation. Working with external suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure successful product industrialisation. Essential Requirements Degree in Electronics Engineering or a closely related discipline. Significant experience developing Battery Management System hardware for lithium-ion battery applications. Strong knowledge of battery monitoring ICs and integration of devices from leading semiconductor manufacturers. Experience producing and reviewing schematics and multilayer PCB designs for safety-critical products. Hands-on experience with laboratory debugging, fault finding and electronic test equipment. Knowledge of circuit simulation and electronic verification techniques. Experience supporting structured engineering development processes and functional safety activities. Proven ability to provide technical leadership across multiple engineering programmes. Desirable Energy Storage Systems development within Industrial Electrification, e-mobility or Defence industries. Functional Safety (ISO 26262, IEC 61508 or equivalent). UN ECE R100 or related battery regulations. Traction battery systems experience. High-voltage development and test environments. FPGA-based hardware integration. Advanced diagnostics or fault monitoring architectures. Technical roadmap development and R&D activities. Interested in this role?Contact Rick directly to discuss this opportunity or register your CV for similar roles.Book a Call with RickEmail Us Role SummaryJob Type: PermanentLocation: UKSalary: CompetitiveSector: AutomotivePosted: July 2026
Hardware Design Authority (Power Electronics) We are looking for a Hardware Design Authority with deep expertise in Power Electronics who is motivated by technically challenging designs and the opportunity to influence product direction. Acting as the technical focal point for complex electronic systems, this is a senior technical leadership role, ideal for an experienced DA seeking to shape architectures, mentor others, and see designs through the full product lifecycle from early concept studies to support in manufacture & service. The successful candidate shall become the 'gatekeeper' of the products design assurance and compliance with respect to customer and internal requirements. Key Responsibilities Drive assurance and quality of the products design and its artefacts. Mentor our hardware engineers and future DAs. Provide technical leadership within a multi disciplinary design team. Lead the design and development of power electronic systems, from concept through to qualification and beyond. Lead by example with respect to Compliance, Safety and Quality, embracing internal and external processes. Solve complex technical problems on both new developments and existing products. Capture, interpret, and derive customer requirements into clearly bounded design specifications. Ensure high quality schematics, simulations, PCB designs, and support component selection, evaluation, and verification. Direct design reviews, commissioning, debug, fault diagnosis, and lifecycle support. Design to cost and schedule, working effectively within approved budgets. Ensure designs meet relevant industry, customer, and regulatory standards. Guarantee configuration control and managed design change. Challenge the team to ensure clear, concise technical documentation and reports. Act as a technical authority in customer discussions within your area of expertise. Essential Experience & Skills We welcome applications from experienced engineers who can demonstrate strength in most of the following areas - not necessarily every item. Compliance of products to defence engineering standards (DEF-STAN, MIL-STD etc). Design for, and compliance to, European Directives Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive etc. . Product design for Manufacture, Assembly and Test. Leading a design team whilst mentoring others to improve the overall standard of deliverables and product design. Reviewing and producing detailed analysis, simulation, and technical reports. Applying a systems engineering approach across the full product lifecycle. Significant experience in power electronics design, including a range of topologies. Proven ability to design from prototype through to production. Experience designing custom or semi custom magnetic components. Strong understanding of embedded digital electronics, including microprocessors. Practical experience with schematic capture, PCB design, and verification. Ability to analyse problems using SPICE based and Simulink simulation tools, make sound engineering decisions, and communicate outcomes clearly. Comfortable operating in a changing environment with competing priorities. Desirable Experience Experience with ADC/DAC, memory devices (SRAM, Flash), and mixed signal design. Familiarity with Mentor Xpedition. Experience developing DO 254 compliant electronic systems. Experience with FPGAs, SoCs, and high speed digital interfaces. What we offer Competitive salaries. 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr). Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution). Company bonus scheme (discretionary). 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension. Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others. Enhanced sick pay. Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave. Work Culture 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependent on your needs and the requirements of the role. A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year. Location & Security Clearance Location: Glenrothes (Scotland) OR Livingston (Scotland) - Relocation Assistance is available for a successful applicant, relocating nationally. Security Clearance: Must be eligible for, or able to obtain, SC security clearance. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
21/07/2026
Full time
Hardware Design Authority (Power Electronics) We are looking for a Hardware Design Authority with deep expertise in Power Electronics who is motivated by technically challenging designs and the opportunity to influence product direction. Acting as the technical focal point for complex electronic systems, this is a senior technical leadership role, ideal for an experienced DA seeking to shape architectures, mentor others, and see designs through the full product lifecycle from early concept studies to support in manufacture & service. The successful candidate shall become the 'gatekeeper' of the products design assurance and compliance with respect to customer and internal requirements. Key Responsibilities Drive assurance and quality of the products design and its artefacts. Mentor our hardware engineers and future DAs. Provide technical leadership within a multi disciplinary design team. Lead the design and development of power electronic systems, from concept through to qualification and beyond. Lead by example with respect to Compliance, Safety and Quality, embracing internal and external processes. Solve complex technical problems on both new developments and existing products. Capture, interpret, and derive customer requirements into clearly bounded design specifications. Ensure high quality schematics, simulations, PCB designs, and support component selection, evaluation, and verification. Direct design reviews, commissioning, debug, fault diagnosis, and lifecycle support. Design to cost and schedule, working effectively within approved budgets. Ensure designs meet relevant industry, customer, and regulatory standards. Guarantee configuration control and managed design change. Challenge the team to ensure clear, concise technical documentation and reports. Act as a technical authority in customer discussions within your area of expertise. Essential Experience & Skills We welcome applications from experienced engineers who can demonstrate strength in most of the following areas - not necessarily every item. Compliance of products to defence engineering standards (DEF-STAN, MIL-STD etc). Design for, and compliance to, European Directives Low Voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive etc. . Product design for Manufacture, Assembly and Test. Leading a design team whilst mentoring others to improve the overall standard of deliverables and product design. Reviewing and producing detailed analysis, simulation, and technical reports. Applying a systems engineering approach across the full product lifecycle. Significant experience in power electronics design, including a range of topologies. Proven ability to design from prototype through to production. Experience designing custom or semi custom magnetic components. Strong understanding of embedded digital electronics, including microprocessors. Practical experience with schematic capture, PCB design, and verification. Ability to analyse problems using SPICE based and Simulink simulation tools, make sound engineering decisions, and communicate outcomes clearly. Comfortable operating in a changing environment with competing priorities. Desirable Experience Experience with ADC/DAC, memory devices (SRAM, Flash), and mixed signal design. Familiarity with Mentor Xpedition. Experience developing DO 254 compliant electronic systems. Experience with FPGAs, SoCs, and high speed digital interfaces. What we offer Competitive salaries. 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr). Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution). Company bonus scheme (discretionary). 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension. Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others. Enhanced sick pay. Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave. Work Culture 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependent on your needs and the requirements of the role. A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year. Location & Security Clearance Location: Glenrothes (Scotland) OR Livingston (Scotland) - Relocation Assistance is available for a successful applicant, relocating nationally. Security Clearance: Must be eligible for, or able to obtain, SC security clearance. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hardware Design Engineers and Architects Location: Hastings, East Sussex Employment Type: Permanent Salary: 55,000 - 75,000 Overview A highly respected engineering organisation developing advanced electronic systems for safety-critical and high-reliability applications is seeking Senior and Principal level Hardware Engineers to join their growing hardware team. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong background in schematic capture and PCB design, looking for varied, technically challenging work across complex product development programmes. Candidates from automotive, defence, aerospace, rail, or other regulated industries are strongly encouraged to apply. The Role You will play a key role in the design and development of electronic hardware at board level, working across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to integration and delivery. This is a varied role offering exposure to multiple projects and technologies, with opportunities to lead design activities and mentor junior engineers at senior and principal level. Key responsibilities include: Design and development of electronic circuits and PCB schematics for complex systems Ownership of hardware design activities from requirements through to validation Use of industry-standard CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB design Supporting system integration and hardware bring-up activities Ensuring compliance with relevant industry and regulatory standards Contributing to design reviews and technical decision-making Leading work packages and mentoring engineers (Senior / Principal level) Key Skills & Experience We're looking for engineers with strong hardware design fundamentals and experience in schematic capture: Proven experience in schematic design for PCB-based electronic systems Strong background in component-level design (analogue and/or digital circuits) Experience using CAD tools such as Siemens Expedition (Mentor Graphics) or similar (e.g. Altium, Cadence, OrCAD) Understanding of full hardware development lifecycle Experience with signal integrity, EMC, and power design considerations Familiarity with testing, debugging, and validation of hardware designs Ability to translate requirements into detailed electronic designs Desirable (but not essential): Experience in safety-critical or regulated industries Exposure to FPGA, microprocessors, or embedded systems Knowledge of high-speed design or mixed-signal systems About You You will be a proactive and technically strong engineer who enjoys working in a collaborative environment: Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on complex design challenges Capable of working independently and within multidisciplinary teams Effective communicator with the ability to influence technical decisions Demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and commitment to delivery Principal-level candidates will also bring: Experience leading projects or technical workstreams Mentoring or coaching junior engineers Strong ownership of design decisions and delivery outcomes What's on Offer Work on complex, high-reliability electronic systems A varied project environment with cutting-edge technologies Clear career progression into technical leadership roles Support for professional development and Chartership (CEng) Competitive salary and benefits package Interested? If you're an experienced Electronics Engineer with a strong background in schematic design, looking for a role with real technical depth and variety, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion
14/07/2026
Full time
Hardware Design Engineers and Architects Location: Hastings, East Sussex Employment Type: Permanent Salary: 55,000 - 75,000 Overview A highly respected engineering organisation developing advanced electronic systems for safety-critical and high-reliability applications is seeking Senior and Principal level Hardware Engineers to join their growing hardware team. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong background in schematic capture and PCB design, looking for varied, technically challenging work across complex product development programmes. Candidates from automotive, defence, aerospace, rail, or other regulated industries are strongly encouraged to apply. The Role You will play a key role in the design and development of electronic hardware at board level, working across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to integration and delivery. This is a varied role offering exposure to multiple projects and technologies, with opportunities to lead design activities and mentor junior engineers at senior and principal level. Key responsibilities include: Design and development of electronic circuits and PCB schematics for complex systems Ownership of hardware design activities from requirements through to validation Use of industry-standard CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB design Supporting system integration and hardware bring-up activities Ensuring compliance with relevant industry and regulatory standards Contributing to design reviews and technical decision-making Leading work packages and mentoring engineers (Senior / Principal level) Key Skills & Experience We're looking for engineers with strong hardware design fundamentals and experience in schematic capture: Proven experience in schematic design for PCB-based electronic systems Strong background in component-level design (analogue and/or digital circuits) Experience using CAD tools such as Siemens Expedition (Mentor Graphics) or similar (e.g. Altium, Cadence, OrCAD) Understanding of full hardware development lifecycle Experience with signal integrity, EMC, and power design considerations Familiarity with testing, debugging, and validation of hardware designs Ability to translate requirements into detailed electronic designs Desirable (but not essential): Experience in safety-critical or regulated industries Exposure to FPGA, microprocessors, or embedded systems Knowledge of high-speed design or mixed-signal systems About You You will be a proactive and technically strong engineer who enjoys working in a collaborative environment: Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on complex design challenges Capable of working independently and within multidisciplinary teams Effective communicator with the ability to influence technical decisions Demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and commitment to delivery Principal-level candidates will also bring: Experience leading projects or technical workstreams Mentoring or coaching junior engineers Strong ownership of design decisions and delivery outcomes What's on Offer Work on complex, high-reliability electronic systems A varied project environment with cutting-edge technologies Clear career progression into technical leadership roles Support for professional development and Chartership (CEng) Competitive salary and benefits package Interested? If you're an experienced Electronics Engineer with a strong background in schematic design, looking for a role with real technical depth and variety, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion
From the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on earth, to surging shorelines and anywhere in-between, we make the impossible possible through our continuous passion for innovation. Our people design, engineer and manufacture technologies that are enabling our customers to discover, navigate, measure, detect and communicate in the toughest environment on earth: Our oceans. We've been actively developing the technology to make the oceans accessible for over 50 years and we're only just getting started At Sonardyne, we value different ways of thinking. Whether you think in code, patterns, systems, or steps, your unique perspective is important to us. At Sonardyne, we design and deliver advanced subsea technologies that enable exploration, communication, navigation, and autonomy in some of the harshest environments on Earth. As a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer, you will contribute directly to the development of acoustic modems, Doppler Velocity Logs, ultra low power data loggers, smart sensors, and a wide range of intelligent subsea instrumentation. This is a hands on role with direct impact on product capability, innovation velocity, and long-term reliability. Role Purpose You will lead the design and development of electronics hardware across multiple product lines. This includes mixed signal circuit design (analogue front ends, FPGA/MPU systems, sensor interfaces), power efficient architectures, noise optimised designs, and embedded firmware development. You will collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineers, ensuring that designs are robust, manufacturable, compliant, and well documented. If you join your key responsibilities will be: Lead the electronics design of new subsea products, acting as technical authority for hardware decisions. Design mixed-signal electronics including analogue circuitry, sensor interfaces, FPGA based systems, processors, and low power architectures. Develop embedded C and C++ firmware, including board bring up, diagnostics, and feature implementation. Perform hands on troubleshooting, debugging, and optimisation of prototypes and production boards. Plan and conduct EMC testing, ensuring designs meet EN60945 Maritime standards and other applicable global regulations. Produce clear documentation: schematics, design reports, test plans, interface specifications, analysis notes, and manufacturing support documentation. Support production engineering with investigations, component obsolescence issues, and design improvements. Drive continuous improvement by championing modern design practices, new toolsets, and emerging technologies. Why this roles matters Your designs will directly influence product performance, manufacturability, longevity, and field reliability. As a senior member of the team, you will provide mentoring and technical leadership, helping shape architectural choices and engineering best practices across the department. Although you will not have formal line management responsibilities, you will play a central role in guiding engineering direction and ensuring product excellence. Ideally we would like: Expert analogue and digital electronics design, including simulation, modelling, and noise aware design. Competent in EMC design techniques, with understanding of maritime standards such as EN60945. Proficient with Altium Designer: schematic capture, library management, and PCB design principles. Strong embedded C programming skills; able to implement features, develop board support code, and debug system level issues. Basic familiarity with C++ and object oriented concepts. Skilled in documenting designs with clarity, structure, and engineering rigour. Effective communicator with strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines. 2:1 or above in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a closely related discipline. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered. Location and Requirements This role is based at Sonardyne Blackbushe. Occasional travel is required-for example, to the Plymouth sea trials site. No offshore certification or regular medical is required. Why Join Us? If you want to help deliver innovative subsea technologies that make a real impact in marine, defence, offshore, and science industries, this role offers the chance to work at the forefront of ocean engineering with a team that values quality, curiosity, and technical excellence.
06/07/2026
Full time
From the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on earth, to surging shorelines and anywhere in-between, we make the impossible possible through our continuous passion for innovation. Our people design, engineer and manufacture technologies that are enabling our customers to discover, navigate, measure, detect and communicate in the toughest environment on earth: Our oceans. We've been actively developing the technology to make the oceans accessible for over 50 years and we're only just getting started At Sonardyne, we value different ways of thinking. Whether you think in code, patterns, systems, or steps, your unique perspective is important to us. At Sonardyne, we design and deliver advanced subsea technologies that enable exploration, communication, navigation, and autonomy in some of the harshest environments on Earth. As a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer, you will contribute directly to the development of acoustic modems, Doppler Velocity Logs, ultra low power data loggers, smart sensors, and a wide range of intelligent subsea instrumentation. This is a hands on role with direct impact on product capability, innovation velocity, and long-term reliability. Role Purpose You will lead the design and development of electronics hardware across multiple product lines. This includes mixed signal circuit design (analogue front ends, FPGA/MPU systems, sensor interfaces), power efficient architectures, noise optimised designs, and embedded firmware development. You will collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and systems engineers, ensuring that designs are robust, manufacturable, compliant, and well documented. If you join your key responsibilities will be: Lead the electronics design of new subsea products, acting as technical authority for hardware decisions. Design mixed-signal electronics including analogue circuitry, sensor interfaces, FPGA based systems, processors, and low power architectures. Develop embedded C and C++ firmware, including board bring up, diagnostics, and feature implementation. Perform hands on troubleshooting, debugging, and optimisation of prototypes and production boards. Plan and conduct EMC testing, ensuring designs meet EN60945 Maritime standards and other applicable global regulations. Produce clear documentation: schematics, design reports, test plans, interface specifications, analysis notes, and manufacturing support documentation. Support production engineering with investigations, component obsolescence issues, and design improvements. Drive continuous improvement by championing modern design practices, new toolsets, and emerging technologies. Why this roles matters Your designs will directly influence product performance, manufacturability, longevity, and field reliability. As a senior member of the team, you will provide mentoring and technical leadership, helping shape architectural choices and engineering best practices across the department. Although you will not have formal line management responsibilities, you will play a central role in guiding engineering direction and ensuring product excellence. Ideally we would like: Expert analogue and digital electronics design, including simulation, modelling, and noise aware design. Competent in EMC design techniques, with understanding of maritime standards such as EN60945. Proficient with Altium Designer: schematic capture, library management, and PCB design principles. Strong embedded C programming skills; able to implement features, develop board support code, and debug system level issues. Basic familiarity with C++ and object oriented concepts. Skilled in documenting designs with clarity, structure, and engineering rigour. Effective communicator with strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines. 2:1 or above in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a closely related discipline. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered. Location and Requirements This role is based at Sonardyne Blackbushe. Occasional travel is required-for example, to the Plymouth sea trials site. No offshore certification or regular medical is required. Why Join Us? If you want to help deliver innovative subsea technologies that make a real impact in marine, defence, offshore, and science industries, this role offers the chance to work at the forefront of ocean engineering with a team that values quality, curiosity, and technical excellence.
VHDL FPGA Firmware EngineerApplylocations: GB - Southampton: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lanetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R Job Description: Salary Ranges Engineer: £38k - £53kSenior: £45k - £61kLeonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment.Leonardo offers an additional allowances for some roles - for more information please contact Your Impact: This FPGA Firmware Engineer vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop their skills and knowledge within a thriving electronics organisation.In this broad VHDL firmware engineering role, you will work across a range of projects throughout various stages of the product lifecycle from initial concept development through to early life production. You will work with some of the latest high-speed FPGA's and System-on-Chips (SoC's) to help shape our future products.The role shall be based in either Southampton or Bristol with a primary focus on the design and development of embedded VHDL firmware for complex aircraft sensor and communication systems.You will be part of the Leonardo Airborne Communications product development group within the Integrated Sensing & Protection line of business, interacting with partner organisations, sub-contractors and potential customers. What you will do: Firmware requirements capture and management. FPGA design and analysis. Production of documentation for other engineers and evidence for design reviews. Development of FPGA test and FPGA integration plans. Perform system integration work with PCB designers and embedded software engineers. Support all firmware designs through the company firmware process - training will be given. Modification of existing firmware designs and test benches. What you'll bring: Experience using FPGA technologies especially from either Xilinx, Microsemi (Actel) or Lattice and their tools. Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or System Verilog / UVM. Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Ability to analyse system level requirements and derive detailed Firmware requirements. A methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar. Experience of working on safety related firmware to IEC 61508 would be advantageous. De-bugging firmware designs and supporting verification and integration at hardware and system level alongside Software and Hardware Engineers. Making technical decisions and mitigating technical risk for Firmware design activities. Ability to communicate effectively across different disciplines both verbally and in written form. Familiarity with Siemens EDA FPGA development tools including HDL Designer and ModelSim / Questa is an advantage. It would be nice if you had: Awareness of Safety, Security and other legislative constraints Engineering experience with radio-based communication systems. Experience of mentoring more junior members of the team. Security Clearance: This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Southampton Additional Locations: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid
06/07/2026
Full time
VHDL FPGA Firmware EngineerApplylocations: GB - Southampton: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lanetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R Job Description: Salary Ranges Engineer: £38k - £53kSenior: £45k - £61kLeonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment.Leonardo offers an additional allowances for some roles - for more information please contact Your Impact: This FPGA Firmware Engineer vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop their skills and knowledge within a thriving electronics organisation.In this broad VHDL firmware engineering role, you will work across a range of projects throughout various stages of the product lifecycle from initial concept development through to early life production. You will work with some of the latest high-speed FPGA's and System-on-Chips (SoC's) to help shape our future products.The role shall be based in either Southampton or Bristol with a primary focus on the design and development of embedded VHDL firmware for complex aircraft sensor and communication systems.You will be part of the Leonardo Airborne Communications product development group within the Integrated Sensing & Protection line of business, interacting with partner organisations, sub-contractors and potential customers. What you will do: Firmware requirements capture and management. FPGA design and analysis. Production of documentation for other engineers and evidence for design reviews. Development of FPGA test and FPGA integration plans. Perform system integration work with PCB designers and embedded software engineers. Support all firmware designs through the company firmware process - training will be given. Modification of existing firmware designs and test benches. What you'll bring: Experience using FPGA technologies especially from either Xilinx, Microsemi (Actel) or Lattice and their tools. Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or System Verilog / UVM. Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Ability to analyse system level requirements and derive detailed Firmware requirements. A methodical approach to the full firmware design lifecycle, working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar. Experience of working on safety related firmware to IEC 61508 would be advantageous. De-bugging firmware designs and supporting verification and integration at hardware and system level alongside Software and Hardware Engineers. Making technical decisions and mitigating technical risk for Firmware design activities. Ability to communicate effectively across different disciplines both verbally and in written form. Familiarity with Siemens EDA FPGA development tools including HDL Designer and ModelSim / Questa is an advantage. It would be nice if you had: Awareness of Safety, Security and other legislative constraints Engineering experience with radio-based communication systems. Experience of mentoring more junior members of the team. Security Clearance: This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Southampton Additional Locations: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid
From the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on earth, to surging shorelines and anywhere in-between, we make the impossible possible through our continuous passion for innovation. Our people design, engineer and manufacture technologies that are enabling our customers to discover, navigate, measure, detect and communicate in the toughest environment on earth: Our oceans.We've been actively developing the technology to make the oceans accessible for over 50 years and we're only just getting started At Sonardyne, we value different ways of thinking. Whether you think in code, patterns, systems, or steps, your unique perspective is important to us. We are looking for a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team and contribute to the next generation of intelligent subsea instrumentation. The Opportunity This is a hands on senior engineering role focused on the design and development of advanced electronics hardware for subsea systems. Working across multiple product lines, you will contribute to technologies including acoustic communications, Doppler Velocity Logs, ultra low power sensing systems and intelligent underwater instrumentation. You will play a key role in shaping robust, manufacturable and high performance designs that support long-term reliability in demanding operational environments. You will collaborate closely with electronics, software, systems and mechanical engineers throughout the full product lifecycle - from concept development and prototyping through to testing, production support and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Electronics Design & Development Lead the electronics hardware design of new subsea products and assemblies. Develop mixed signal electronic systems including analogue circuitry, sensor interfaces, FPGA based architectures, processors and low power designs. Contribute to system architecture decisions with a focus on performance, reliability and manufacturability. Support schematic capture, PCB design principles and component selection activities using Altium Designer. Embedded Development & Integration Develop embedded firmware in C and C++ for board bring up, diagnostics and feature implementation. Support hardware and firmware integration activities across multidisciplinary projects. Investigate and resolve system level technical issues through hands on debugging and analysis. Testing, Validation & Compliance Plan and carry out testing, verification and validation activities for prototypes and production hardware. Support EMC design and testing activities to ensure compliance with EN60945 maritime standards and other relevant regulations. Analyse performance data and implement improvements to optimise product reliability and efficiency. Documentation & Production Support Produce clear and structured engineering documentation including schematics, design reports, interface specifications, test plans and manufacturing support information. Support Production Engineering with investigations, design improvements and component obsolescence management. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, engineering best practices and the adoption of modern design approaches and toolsets. What You'll Bring Strong experience in analogue and digital electronics design, including simulation, modelling and noise aware design techniques. Knowledge of EMC design principles and relevant compliance standards such as EN60945. Experience using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design activities. Strong embedded C programming capability, including low level hardware interaction and debugging. Familiarity with C++ and object oriented development concepts. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with a hands on engineering approach. Strong technical communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams. Qualifications Degree (2:1 or above) in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related discipline. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered. Why Join Sonardyne? This role offers the opportunity to work on technically complex and innovative subsea systems that operate in demanding real world environments. As a senior member of the team, you will influence product direction, support engineering excellence and contribute to technologies that enable critical offshore and underwater operations worldwide. You will join a collaborative engineering environment where curiosity, technical rigour and continuous improvement are highly valued. Location & Travel This role is based at Sonardyne's Blackbushe facility, with occasional travel required, including visits to the Plymouth sea trials site.
04/07/2026
Full time
From the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on earth, to surging shorelines and anywhere in-between, we make the impossible possible through our continuous passion for innovation. Our people design, engineer and manufacture technologies that are enabling our customers to discover, navigate, measure, detect and communicate in the toughest environment on earth: Our oceans.We've been actively developing the technology to make the oceans accessible for over 50 years and we're only just getting started At Sonardyne, we value different ways of thinking. Whether you think in code, patterns, systems, or steps, your unique perspective is important to us. We are looking for a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team and contribute to the next generation of intelligent subsea instrumentation. The Opportunity This is a hands on senior engineering role focused on the design and development of advanced electronics hardware for subsea systems. Working across multiple product lines, you will contribute to technologies including acoustic communications, Doppler Velocity Logs, ultra low power sensing systems and intelligent underwater instrumentation. You will play a key role in shaping robust, manufacturable and high performance designs that support long-term reliability in demanding operational environments. You will collaborate closely with electronics, software, systems and mechanical engineers throughout the full product lifecycle - from concept development and prototyping through to testing, production support and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Electronics Design & Development Lead the electronics hardware design of new subsea products and assemblies. Develop mixed signal electronic systems including analogue circuitry, sensor interfaces, FPGA based architectures, processors and low power designs. Contribute to system architecture decisions with a focus on performance, reliability and manufacturability. Support schematic capture, PCB design principles and component selection activities using Altium Designer. Embedded Development & Integration Develop embedded firmware in C and C++ for board bring up, diagnostics and feature implementation. Support hardware and firmware integration activities across multidisciplinary projects. Investigate and resolve system level technical issues through hands on debugging and analysis. Testing, Validation & Compliance Plan and carry out testing, verification and validation activities for prototypes and production hardware. Support EMC design and testing activities to ensure compliance with EN60945 maritime standards and other relevant regulations. Analyse performance data and implement improvements to optimise product reliability and efficiency. Documentation & Production Support Produce clear and structured engineering documentation including schematics, design reports, interface specifications, test plans and manufacturing support information. Support Production Engineering with investigations, design improvements and component obsolescence management. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, engineering best practices and the adoption of modern design approaches and toolsets. What You'll Bring Strong experience in analogue and digital electronics design, including simulation, modelling and noise aware design techniques. Knowledge of EMC design principles and relevant compliance standards such as EN60945. Experience using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design activities. Strong embedded C programming capability, including low level hardware interaction and debugging. Familiarity with C++ and object oriented development concepts. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with a hands on engineering approach. Strong technical communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams. Qualifications Degree (2:1 or above) in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related discipline. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered. Why Join Sonardyne? This role offers the opportunity to work on technically complex and innovative subsea systems that operate in demanding real world environments. As a senior member of the team, you will influence product direction, support engineering excellence and contribute to technologies that enable critical offshore and underwater operations worldwide. You will join a collaborative engineering environment where curiosity, technical rigour and continuous improvement are highly valued. Location & Travel This role is based at Sonardyne's Blackbushe facility, with occasional travel required, including visits to the Plymouth sea trials site.
