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Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum What you'll be doing: Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes Leading cost and performance trade-offs Control Account Management (CAM) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: Experience of PLD / FPGA design Requirements management tools, such as DOORS Work-package management tools, such as MSP, JIRA, Benefits: As 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 Hardware team: As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. 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: 18th February 2026 We 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.

Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum What you'll be doing: Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes Leading cost and performance trade-offs Control Account Management (CAM) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: Experience of PLD / FPGA design Requirements management tools, such as DOORS Work-package management tools, such as MSP, JIRA, Benefits: As 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 Hardware team: As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. 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: 18th February 2026 We 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.

Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum What you'll be doing: Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes Leading cost and performance trade-offs Control Account Management (CAM) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: Experience of PLD / FPGA design Requirements management tools, such as DOORS Work-package management tools, such as MSP, JIRA, Benefits: As 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 Hardware team: As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. 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: 18th February 2026 We 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.

Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum What you'll be doing: Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes Leading cost and performance trade-offs Control Account Management (CAM) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: Experience of PLD / FPGA design Requirements management tools, such as DOORS Work-package management tools, such as MSP, JIRA, Benefits: As 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 Hardware team: As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. 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: 18th February 2026 We 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.

Senior Electronics Systems Engineer - Aerospace Salary - up to 81k plus package. Location - Lancaster, hybrid. Additional locations may be considered such as Brough or Bristol. Due to the nature of this role, to be considered, you must be eligible for DV clearance and hold a British passport. You are able to start on SC Clearance. Copello are working with a leading Defence business who are looking for someone to lead the design and development of advanced complex electronic hardware and FPGA-based systems within the Onboard Computing Systems Domain for major defence programmes. Apply your expertise in VHDL, Verilog, and hardware design to deliver innovative solutions that meet demanding safety, security, and performance standards. Skills and experience Degree or equivalent in a STEM discipline; HND/HNC considered. Strong experience in FPGA design, VHDL, Verilog, and complex electronic hardware. Proven background in hardware/software co-design, system integration, and validation in secure or safety-critical environments. Solid understanding of systems engineering, lifecycle management, and safety/security practices. Experience collaborating with international teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. Ability to lead technical projects, mentor junior engineers, and influence stakeholders effectively. Nice to Have Prior experience in avionics, IMA, or aircraft systems. Exposure to Simulink, MATLAB, or similar hardware/software modelling tools. Experience on high-security or international defence projects.

Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum What you'll be doing: Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes Leading cost and performance trade-offs Control Account Management (CAM) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: Experience of PLD / FPGA design Requirements management tools, such as DOORS Work-package management tools, such as MSP, JIRA, Benefits: As 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 Hardware team: As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. 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: 18th February 2026 We 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.

Job Title: Hardware Team Leader Location: Rochester Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum What you'll be doing: Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes Leading cost and performance trade-offs Control Account Management (CAM) Your skills and experiences: Essential: Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: Experience of PLD / FPGA design Requirements management tools, such as DOORS Work-package management tools, such as MSP, JIRA, Benefits: As 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 Hardware team: As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. 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: 18th February 2026 We 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.

FPGA Engineer (Power Supplies) £41,414 to £45,510 (Discretionary range to £52,337) Harwell, Oxfordshire Hybrid working available minimum 4 days onsite per week Full time / Flexible hours considered 3-Years Fixed Term Reference: 11778 About Us Diamond Light Source is the UKs national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light click apply for full job details

FPGA Engineer North Hykeham, Lincoln - Permanent Competitive Salary DOE 25 days annual leave Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave Annual Wellbeing allowance Two pension schemes to choose from Private Medical Insurance + discounts for additional family members Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary Share Save scheme Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme Cycle to work scheme Retail discounts MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential. We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so you re ready for digital transformation. We re growing our Electronic Warfare Operations Support Group (EWOS), a team of over 60 specialists from a wide range of backgrounds. Our engineers, scientists, and ex-military personnel work together to help our customers achieve their true operational potential and help keep their people and platforms safe. As part of this growth, MASS is looking for a FPGA Engineer to join our modelling team in North Hykeham, Lincoln, supporting team development and the delivery of technical excellence. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience in FPGA design and a strong background in digital logic, computer architecture, and programming who enjoys working at the intersection of hardware and software to design and test custom digital circuits. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver who is passionate about technology and enjoys creating tangible electronic systems and has passion for developing signal processing systems for complex, real-world challenges. Key responsibilities: Implement FPGA architectures for RF signal processing Develop for RFSoCs and FPGAs, including integration with high-speed ADCs/DACs. Support test and lab evaluation using signal generators, spectrum analysers, and oscilloscopes. Implement designs using VHDL, SystemVerilog, and MATLAB/Simulink HDL Coder. Develop C/C++ software for deployment to embedded systems Use industry-standard tools such as Vivado, Quartus, and ModelSim for simulation, synthesis, and implementation Essential Experience Degree in a STEM subject ideally in Mathematics, physics or electronics Working knowledge (2+ years) of DSP algorithm development on FPGA architectures Experience using MATLAB/Simulink Experience using laboratory equipment for digital hardware/firmware design testing (Oscilloscopes, signal generators and logic analysers) Desirable Experience Experience working with embedded Linux, bare-metal C drivers, or FPGA-based system integration Knowledge of data framing, tagging, and high-throughput IQ data handling Experience working with synthetic electromagnetic environments and their associated software and hardware requirements and limitations Familiarity with Atlassian products (Jira/Bitbucket) for project and task management and collaborative development Experience with C/C++ for embedded systems Knowledge of EW systems and concepts, including radar systems Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our people are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals, including mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive employee assistance programme. Our non-negotiables: Due to the highly secure nature of the projects that you will be involved with, you must be: A UK National Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government SC-level security clearance Apply today to see how working for MASS could work for you!

My client is a leading organisation in Secure communications and Data at Rest domain! They are expanding their UK team to support multiple Cyber and Information Assurance development projects. The company is seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment focused on both standard products and bespoke secure digital design solutions. This role involves full lifecycle ownership of FPGA solutions-from requirements and architecture through implementation, verification, and production. The position covers complex FPGA designs incorporating both industry-standard and custom protocols. Key Responsibilities include - Own the delivery of FPGA solutions from requirements through to production. Lead the elicitation and interpretation of requirements for FPGA implementations. Define FPGA architecture in collaboration with the wider development team. Work alongside Project Managers to plan and deliver against project timelines. Coordinate other FPGA engineers when required. Liaise with external FPGA and IP suppliers. Develop test benches and perform in-system testing. Contribute to proposals, estimations, and technology roadmaps when needed. Essential Skills & Experience - Proven track record delivering FPGA designs across the full development lifecycle. Strong VHDL skills for FPGA design and verification. Experience optimising designs for performance and power efficiency. Experience debugging and integrating FPGA solutions in hardware. Proficient with configuration management tools. Experience with Microchip devices and Libero for design synthesis (advantage). Experience verifying HDL using ModelSim or Questasim (UVM beneficial). Desirable Skills - Requirements analysis and management (e.g., DOORS). Experience with SmartFusion, PolarFire or Igloo devices. Knowledge of PCIe NVMe implementations in FPGA. Experience with Xilinx or Altera devices/toolchains. Familiarity with 3rd-party IP integration. Design for security principles. Embedded firmware development (C/C++/assembler). Understanding of cryptographic algorithms and standards. Experience integrating FPGAs within larger hardware platforms. If you're interested in this role, then please apply. I will reach out to you via phone call to discuss further!

Embedded Design Team Lead Hybrid based in Steveage Are you an Embedded Digital Design Engineer with a passion for leadership and cutting-edge technology? Do you enjoy guiding talented engineers , driving innovation, and delivering complex systems that really matter? This is a rare opportunity to step into a technical leadership role where you'll shape the development of advanced embedded digital systems while building and inspiring a high-performing engineering team. The Opportunity As Embedded Design Team Lead , you'll take ownership of the day-to-day leadership of a skilled team of engineers working on some of the most exciting and technically challenging embedded systems in defence . You'll play a key role in: Leading, coaching and developing engineers Planning workloads, bids and delivery commitments Driving continuous improvement and modern engineering practices Owning and overseeing technical work packages from concept through to delivery This role blends people leadership, technical authority and project management , making it ideal for someone who enjoys staying close to the engineering while shaping direction and outcomes. The portfolio includes: Advanced DSP systems (image processing, software-defined radios) Complex SoC-based embedded platforms Safety- and security-critical systems Latest embedded technologies from leading vendors (e.g. Xilinx, Intel, TI, Analog Devices) You'll be part of a highly regarded, multi-disciplinary engineering environment that values collaboration, excellence and innovation. What We're Looking For Proven team leadership or line management experience Background in Digital Hardware Design, FPGA/Firmware, or Embedded Software Strong understanding of embedded system architecture and partitioning (software vs FPGA) Experience integrating and testing embedded systems on hardware platforms Confident communicator who can motivate, influence and inspire Delivery-focused mindset with experience in planning, budgeting or project leadership A natural driver of innovation, improvement and engineering best practice What's On OfferAnnual company performance bonus Competitive pension contributions (up to 14% combined) Paid overtime opportunities Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Up to 15 additional flexi-leave days Enhanced parental, neonatal and fertility-related leave Excellent on-site facilities, including subsidised meals and free parking Strong commitment to training, upskilling and long-term career development Security & Eligibility Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British citizens (or dual nationals with British citizenship).Successful candidates will be required to undergo BPSS security clearance . Why Join? Engineering sits at the heart of everything we do. This role offers the chance to grow as a leader , deepen your technical expertise, and contribute to systems that protect freedom, sovereignty and national security. If you're ready to lead, influence and make a real impact - we'd love to hear from you.

Job: FPGA Design Engineer Location: Lincoln Type: Permanent Salary: 55k 75k DOE You will lead the design, implementation and verification of FPGA logic for advanced hardware systems. The role involves ownership of firmware development that underpins RF enabled platforms, from early concept through to integration and validation on physical hardware. You will work closely with software, RF and systems engineers to ensure reliable interfaces and robust system level performance. This position suits an engineer capable of taking technical ownership of FPGA activity within a small, multidisciplinary engineering team. Key Responsibilities Design, implement and verify FPGA based digital logic Develop and maintain firmware supporting RF and embedded hardware platforms Drive work from concept, architecture and prototyping through to integration and test Collaborate with software, RF and systems engineers on interface definition and system behaviour Support hardware bring up, debugging and verification on live systems Essential Experience Strong background in FPGA development and digital logic design Proficiency in SystemVerilog or VHDL Experience with FPGA development toolchains, ideally including Quartus and TCL based workflows Solid understanding of timing analysis, timing closure, pipelining and performance optimisation Ability to develop supporting code in C or C++, plus scripting in Python or Matlab Experience integrating firmware into wider electronic or embedded systems Confident use of laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers Desirable Experience Exposure to RF systems, SDR concepts and analogue or digital modulation techniques Understanding of analogue and digital electronics, including passive components, PLLs, mixers, buses and memory architectures Ability to interpret and make minor edits to schematics or PCB layouts, with hands on build experience considered a plus Interest in adjacent engineering areas such as RF testing, software integration or laboratory based development

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 600 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. The Role: This role will be part of our BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. This Deputy Head of Electronics position will assist in leading the electronics design and prototyping department, guiding overall design and a supporting management of a team of electronic engineers. This role is suited to a person with extensive experience in detailed electronic design, strong leadership capability, and extensive knowledge of safety- and mission-critical development environments, including DO-254 compliance and controlled design documentation processes. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management: Guide, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of electronic engineers (8-10 staff) across multiple programmes. Define team objectives and performance goals aligned with business needs. Foster a culture focused on engineering excellence, traceability, accountability, and continuous improvement. Technical Leadership & Design Execution: Own and drive the electronic hardware designs for specific projects, implementing full design lifecycle from requirements capture through to production release. Lead detailed design activities for digital, mixed-signal, Application Processor and FPGA-based, and high-reliability systems. Provide expert review and approval of schematics, PCB layouts, component selection, and detailed design documentation. Design Standardisation & Quality Governance: Act as one of the organisational Subject Matter Expert for DO-254 processes, standards, and industry best practice. Maintain design assurance processes and verification traceability across safety-critical electronics developments. Oversee configuration control, Verification and Validation activities Project & Stakeholder Coordination: Work cross-functionally with Systems Engineering, Software, Mechanical, Test, and Programme Management teams to ensure aligned delivery. Support bid development, cost estimation, design planning, and reporting to internal and customer stakeholders. Ensure workloads, priorities, project risks, and dependencies are managed effectively to meet schedule commitments. Qualifications and Skills: Essential: Strong project and programme management experience. 10-12 years experience in electronics hardware design across digital and mixed signal systems Experience applying and designing to DO-254 At least 3 years of extensive wiring and PCB rework experience. Significant expertise in detailed electronics hardware design. Detailed understanding of the electronics manufacturing processes Excellent attention to detail. Process driven, ability to read legislation and implement processes to ensure adherence. Experience managing 5+ complex projects/programmes at a time with many stakeholders. Excellent time management/prioritisation skills Highly organised and able to work multi projects in fast paced environment Adaptable personality with professional approach Leading a team Good verbal and written communication skills Excellent organisation skills Conscientious, with a proactive work ethic Desirable: Experience working on many projects at once and managing your time effectively. Experience of interfacing with subcontractors Experience writing VHDL or Verilog Experience writing embedded C and Python Subject to UK MoD security clearance vetting to a minimum SC level As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Space Satellite Systems Engineer - OBDH The Digital System Engineer is tasked with electrical engineering responsibilities associated with various System Components: On-Board Computer (OBC) Remote Interface Unit (RIU) Mass Memory & Formatting Unit (MMFU) Other digital equipment as required, such as Instrument Control Unit (ICU) or Authenticating Unit (AU), among others. This role necessitates expertise in digital engineering and spacecraft operations as a minimum requirement. The Digital Engineer is responsible for defining the aforementioned components in alignment with mission requirements, electrical and software architecture, maintaining them throughout the project lifecycle, and delivering them, along with the Avionics team, to the project while adhering to On Time, On Quality, On Cost (OTOQOC) principles. This duty involves closely monitoring equipment suppliers, collaborating with other disciplines, primarily Functional Avionics, and engaging with the customer. The Digital Engineer collaborates with the FA team and operationally reports to the ELSYS Lead. Essential Skills Must have Space/Satellite experience (Phases B, C, D). OBC (On-Board Computer), MMFU (Mass Memory), and RIU (Remote Interface Unit). Hardware: FPGA / ASIC design. Communication Protocols: SpaceWire , MIL-STD-1553 , or CAN bus . Master's degree in electrical engineering or a comparable field such as physics or aerospace with knowledge in digital engineering and electronics. Extensive hardware/software design experience including the implementation, verification, and validation of algorithms in ASICs and FPGAs in collaboration with application developers, etc. Stability, ability to work under pressure, international mindset, and a team player. Key Tasks Assume central responsibility for the work package "On-board Data Handling" (OBDH) and oversee the delivery of related items (hardware, models, firmware, documentation) in space programs during phases B/C/D/E. Act as the primary point of contact for all OBDH subjects with the customer, suppliers, and the project team. Define the OBDH subsystem in collaboration with Avionics/Functional engineering, including: - Analysis of customer and mission requirements Cascade of requirements to functional chains and subsystems Definition of functional and electrical OBDH architectures Analysis of system performance and coordination of supporting work packages. Define OBDH subsystem components such as: On-board Computer (OBC), Remote Interface Unit (RIU), Mass Memory and Formatting Unit (MMFU), Instrument Control Unit (ICU) Manage suppliers Support system/satellite-level activities, including: Providing inputs to Systems engineering management for OBDH items (Design descriptions, inputs to the Engineering Interface Control Document (EICD), etc.) Supporting relevant operations and Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) activities at the system level Supporting the launch campaign for the purposes of the OBDH. The role offers hybrid working and is an excellent opportunity to work on a cutting edge project so get in touch ASAP to find out more Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Commercially experienced FPGA & DSP Engineer, familiar with electronics and firmware domains and who has strong HDL skills will join a thriving Technical Consultancy, contributing to the very latest radar, communications and sensing applications. Working as a key member of a multidisciplinary team you will translate customer requirements into robust FPGA based implementations. You'll bring proven commercial DSP experience and will ideally have worked with the Vivado toolchain, although other FPGA platforms will be considered. Working closely with hardware, software and systems engineers, your development work will primarily target Xilinx silicon; delivering high quality FPGA/DSP designs and implementations; engaging with Clients on a technical level, undertaking design reviews and bringing your own ideas to solve challenging problems. If you are an FPGA Engineer with strong DSP skills and are seeking a career move enabling you to broaden your technical knowledge - this dynamic company can offer you stability, daily challenges and great working environment. Hybrid working available ( 3 days office / 2 WFH).

Senior / Principal FPGA Engineer Edinburgh, Luton, Bristol, Southampton (Hybrid, 2 days from home) circa £88 per hour + overtime Contract position Virtual interview MonFri Certain Advantage is collaborating with a key client to recruit Senior / Principal FPGA Engineers who will be responsible for the design and development of FPGA designs using VHDL and verifying designs using VHDL or System Veri click apply for full job details