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Product Cybersecurity & Firmware Engineer Nottingham area (Hybrid WFH) 60,000 - 70,000 KO2 is working with a well-established, global manufacturer of high-tech electronic products to appoint a Senior Product Cybersecurity & Firmware Engineer. This hands-on, senior role embeds cybersecurity and secure networking capability across a leading-edge product portfolio, sitting at the intersection of embedded engineering and product compliance. The Role You'll lead cybersecurity assessment and remediation while directly contributing to the design, development, and validation of secure, network-connected product features - working closely with firmware, hardware, test, compliance, and quality teams to keep products ahead of evolving regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead cybersecurity assessments: identifying risks, vulnerabilities, and remediations Design and implement secure, network-connected product functionality, including HTTPS/TLS and RFC-based networking Write, review, and maintain production code for cybersecurity and network features Support compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act, EN18031, and IEC 62443, including technical documentation Investigate and resolve vulnerabilities; support patching and secure update strategies (Desired) Provide technical leadership and best-practice guidance across engineering teams What We're Looking For Essential: 5+ years' embedded software/systems engineering, including production code delivery, in a relevant wireless or high-tech industry Experience with network-connected products and protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S) Hands-on secure communications/cybersecurity feature implementation Embedded C or C++ 11/14 RTOS experience (ThreadX, Azure RTOS, or FreeRTOS) Bare-metal development and low-level driver experience Familiarity with cybersecurity standards/frameworks (e.g. IEC 62443) Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and communication skills Desirable: Awareness of the Cyber Resilience Act and connected-product regulations Experience supporting compliance, certification, or customer cybersecurity requests ARM Cortex-M / STM32 experience Exposure to SPI, I2C, I2S, UART, DMA Hardware test and debug experience Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. Package: 60,000- 70,000 DOE 37.5 hrs/week Hybrid Well-resourced team delivering a genuinely leading-edge development programme. Get in touch with KO2 today with an up to date CV for a confidential conversation.

A Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer with extensive experience writing efficient code in C/C++ for microcontrollers and processors will join a Global Technology Company, delivering innovative electronic equipment to the broadcast industry. You'll take designs from concept through to production - bringing strong C/C++ programming to write efficient code; will undertake hardware-software integration and system optimization as well as debugging and troubleshooting. Qualified to Degree level in a relevant Engineering discipline, the successful Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer will bring several years' industrial design experience which should include Low-Level experience with Linux, Bare Metal coding and good knowledge of communication protocols. Key Skills and Experience sought include: Degree in Electronics, Software, Computer Science or similar discipline. Proficiency in C/C++ programming. Linux Operating Systems and Drivers. Bare Metal coding. Writing code for Microcontrollers and processors to control hardware. Good knowledge of communication protocols. Low level experience with RTOS. Previous experience related to Broadcast or Pro AV products would be highly beneficial as would knowledge of audio and video protocols. A competitive salary will be offered, depending upon experience.

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? This is your opportunity to join a company at the forefront of defence technology, where innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything they do. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you'll be working on groundbreaking projects that redefine the future of defence, contributing to the development of advanced systems that ensure the highest levels of security and trust on a global scale. If you're ready to make a real impact, this role is your chance to shine. The role is to help implement and assure ISO 15288 processes across the full systems engineering life cycle on our projects. Responsible for enabling and assuring a consistent Systems Engineering approach across multi-discipline teams defining stakeholder requirements, supporting delivery of the required products and demonstrating compliance to customer satisfaction. What You Will Do: - Represent the Systems discipline as a senior leader, overseeing complex work packages and ensuring timely delivery. - Collaborate with Engineering Project Leads to meet project obligations within budget and schedule. - Develop and deliver high-quality Systems Engineering artefacts across the product lifecycle. - Provide technical direction and influence across multiple projects, ensuring optimal solutions and designs. - Lead internal and external design reviews, presenting to senior management and customers. - Manage external suppliers and customers, ensuring compliance with agreed processes and objectives. What You Will Bring: - A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or relevant industry experience. - Proven expertise in Systems Engineering, including ISO/IEEE/IEC standards and the V lifecycle. - Strong technical documentation skills and experience with tools such as DOORS, UML, Enterprise Architect, and SysML. - Demonstrable experience in hardware, software, or firmware development, particularly in embedded environments. - Leadership experience, managing and coaching teams to achieve project goals. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the company's innovative solutions, ensuring they meet the stringent requirements of their customers and contribute to global security advancements. The company fosters a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive excellence and inspire others. This is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something transformative. Location: This role is based onsite in Maidenhead Interested?: Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to make a difference in the defence sector. Apply now to become a Senior Systems Engineer and take the next step in your career journey. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer We're working with an innovative technology business that designs and manufactures sophisticated electronic products used in highly regulated and technically demanding environments. As their engineering team continues to grow, they're looking to appoint an experienced Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer who enjoys taking ownership of challenging hardware development projects from initial concept through to production. What You'll Be Doing You'll play a leading role in the design and development of next-generation electronic hardware, working alongside specialists across electronics, embedded software, mechanical design and systems engineering. Your work will include: Designing high-performance electronic circuits and multi-layer PCBs for complex embedded systems. Producing schematics and PCB layouts using Altium Designer, ensuring designs are optimised for manufacture and long-term reliability. Supporting prototype build, testing, validation and design refinement throughout the development cycle. Diagnosing hardware issues using laboratory test equipment and applying structured engineering methods to identify root causes. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration between hardware, firmware and mechanical assemblies. Contributing to product verification, regulatory compliance and manufacturing readiness. Reviewing designs, sharing technical expertise and helping to maintain high engineering standards across the team. What We're Looking For We're keen to speak with experienced hardware engineers who have successfully delivered complex electronic products and are comfortable taking ownership of technical decisions. You'll ideally bring: A degree or higher qualification in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline. Strong commercial experience designing complex electronic hardware and multi-layer PCB assemblies. Excellent knowledge of digital and analogue electronics, power circuitry and mixed-signal design principles. Proven experience using Altium Designer for both schematic capture and PCB layout. A solid understanding of product development from concept through prototype, testing and production. Practical experience using oscilloscopes, logic analysers and other electronic test equipment for debugging and verification. The confidence to make informed engineering decisions while balancing performance, cost, manufacturability and reliability. Additional Experience That Would Be Beneficial While not essential, experience in any of the following would be advantageous: FPGA development and programmable logic design. Python or C programming for engineering tools, automation or test development. EMC design, compliance testing or environmental qualification. Reliability engineering, DFMEA or Design for Manufacture (DFM). Why Apply? This role offers the chance to work on technically advanced products within a cooperative engineering environment where your ideas and expertise will have genuine influence. You'll benefit from: Interesting and varied hardware development projects. A high degree of technical ownership and autonomy. Close collaboration with experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams. Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression. Salary and comprehensive benefits package. If you're an experienced Hardware Engineer looking for a role where you can solve challenging engineering problems and make a real technical contribution, we'd be pleased to tell you more in confidence.

A Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer with extensive experience writing efficient code in C/C++ for microcontrollers and processors will join a Global Technology Company, delivering innovative electronic equipment to the broadcast industry. Hybrid working available after probation. You ll take designs from concept through to production - bringing strong C/C++ programming to write efficient code; will undertake hardware-software integration and system optimization as well as debugging and troubleshooting. Qualified to Degree level in a relevant Engineering discipline, the successful Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer will bring several years industrial design experience which should include Low-Level experience with Linux, Bare Metal coding and good knowledge of communication protocols. Key Skills and Experience sought include: Degree in Electronics, Software, Computer Science or similar discipline. Proficiency in C/C++ programming. Linux Operating Systems and Drivers. Bare Metal coding. Writing code for Microcontrollers and processors to control hardware. Good knowledge of communication protocols. Low level experience with RTOS. Previous experience related to Broadcast or Pro AV products would be highly beneficial as would knowledge of audio and video protocols. A competitive salary will be offered, depending upon experience with benefits to include Private medical, Pension, Life Assurance and some Hybrid working after completion of probation period.

Senior FPGA Engineer Cambridgeshire Location: Cambridge Salary: Competitive + Comprehensive Benefits Sector: Defence, Aerospace, & Communications Are you an FPGA specialist who thrives on variety? Do you enjoy moving beyond "standard" implementation to solve complex problems in Radar, Comms, and Sensing ? We are representing a world-class technology busienss seeking a high-caliber FPGA Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. This isn't a "rinse and repeat" role; you will be working on diverse, high-stakes client projects where your architectural decisions directly impact the success of next-generation IP. The Core Challenge Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you will translate ambitious customer requirements into robust, high-performance FPGA implementations. Your focus will predominantly be on AMD (Xilinx) silicon , specifically Zynq SoC devices, within a fast-paced, collaborative consultancy environment. Key Technical Requirements FPGA Expertise: Strong proficiency in HDL (VHDL/Verilog) and the AMD Vivado toolchain. DSP Knowledge: A solid grounding in Digital Signal Processing is essential for this role. System Design: Experience in simulation, test, and validation across the full development lifecycle. Collaborative Mindset: Comfort working alongside Hardware and Software teams on integrated systems. What Sets You Apart? Experience with RF systems or complex sensing applications. A multidisciplinary background (familiarity with electronics or C/C++ firmware). The ability to engage with clients to discuss "the art of the possible" during pre-contract scoping. Leadership potential-the desire to mentor junior engineers and lead technical workstreams. Why This Role? Unlike a traditional product-based company, this consultancy offers the chance to work across multiple sectors. You will be encouraged to broaden your skill set and adapt to new technologies constantly. Whether you are a deep-level FPGA expert or a versatile engineer looking to expand into new domains, this environment rewards curiosity and technical excellence. Responsibilities Deliver high-quality FPGA/DSP designs with minimal supervision. Contribute to design reviews, technical proposals, and project time estimates. Identify technical risks early and communicate progress to stakeholders. Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless system integration. Ready to push the boundaries of FPGA technology? Apply today with your CV to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

Senior Electronics Engineer Location: Bristol (Hybrid - Flexible Working) Salary: 60,000 - 75,000 + Strong Benefits Package Job Type: Permanent, Full-time The Opportunity Are you an experienced electronics engineer looking to apply your technical expertise to technology that genuinely changes lives? We are recruiting for an industry-leading technology company that designs and manufactures innovative, life-changing hardware. In this hands-on role based in Bristol, you will lead the electronics design and system architecture for specialized, medical-grade computing devices. You will have the opportunity to take full ownership of electronic subsystems, drive technical direction, and mentor a high-performing, collaborative hardware team. What You'll Be Doing As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across the entire product lifecycle, from concept to delivery: System Architecture: Lead the design, development, and delivery of complex electronic systems and define hardware/firmware strategies. Hands-on Design: Design circuits, review PCB layouts, and build and test prototypes. Firmware Integration: Contribute to embedded firmware development and champion engineering best practices. Compliance & Quality: Drive verification, validation, and regulatory compliance (including medical and safety-critical standards). Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams spanning hardware, production, quality, and external manufacturing partners. Mentorship: Support and mentor junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. What We Are Looking For We are seeking a technical expert who balances deep engineering knowledge with a collaborative, purpose-driven mindset. Essential Experience & Skills: Electronics Expertise: Strong background in analogue, digital, and power electronics design. PCB & Circuit Design: Proven hands-on experience owning complex hardware architectures and PCB development. Embedded Systems: Firmware experience using C/C++ , ideally with an RTOS. Regulated Environments: Experience working within regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, safety-critical, or automotive). Standards & Compliance: Strong knowledge of EMC, safety standards ( IEC 60601 or equivalent), and engineering risk management. Commercial Awareness: Proven ability to successfully balance technical quality, cost, and manufacturability. Communication: Exceptional communication skills with a passion for teamwork and mentoring. Why Join This Company? Impactful Work: Your engineering decisions will directly improve the daily lives of people globally. Culture: A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment. Flexibility: True hybrid working options to balance your professional and personal life. Growth: Excellent opportunities to lead, shape future product platforms, and progress your career. Perks: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and dedicated wellbeing support. To Apply If you are ready to combine cutting-edge electronics engineering with real-world impact, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer 60- 70k Cambridge Are you a highly experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for problem-solving across the full product lifecycle? My client developed highly precise scientific instruments & sensors, and has received several accolades for their work over their impressive history that spans several decades. Responsibilities: Design and develop bare metal and RTOS embedded software using C/C++ on ARM Cortex MCUs Create production support software, like test jig interfaces and calibration tools Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform fault finding, and resolve system-level problems Requirements: 5+ of Embedded Firmware/Software engineering experience Strong experience in embedded software development and debugging using C/C++ (bare metal, RTOS) Solid knowledge of MCU peripheral control (UART, I2C, SPI, USB, MODBUS, DMA, etc.) Understanding of Digital Signal Processing What you'll get: 60-70k DOE 25 days holiday + bank holidays Competitive pension Discretionary annual bonus Private medical Early Friday finish Apply now to be part of a company developing highly complex sensing technologies, and take your embedded software skills to the next level today!

Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide. Job Description The Ultra Engineering function manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs. Working in a small multi-disciplined engineering team you will bring your knowledge and creativity to help us develop innovative solutions to complex customer problems. Development will range from early research and ideation, prototyping & derisking, experimentation to full product development. We are looking for embedded development engineers at a range of levels primarily skilled in software and FPGA development with an appreciation of hardware engineering and RF. We are seeking creative people who love to research and build new technologies; people who are keen to continually learn new things. People who understand the current state of the art in physics and technology, and who have a real interest in exploiting the latest developments in the national interest. Essential Skills Software development covering some of the following areas: C/C++, Rust, Python. Embedded Linux. AI and ML. Bare-metal MCU. Desirable Skills We would love to hear from anyone with core skills in some of the following and desire to learn more of the others. For senior applicants we would seek an increasing number of the following skills: Full stack embedded software engineering from device-drivers to GUIs and WebApps. FPGA development (Vivado, Vitis and Modelsim), Digital Signal Processing. Electronic design including schematic capture, PCB design and mechanical design. Radio technologies, including Software Defined Radios, GNU Radio, RFNoC. Blue-sky thinking and ability to define and construct solutions to customer problems. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. Role requirements Essential: Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance (following attainment of SC clearance). Qualifications Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience.

Job Title: Senior / Staff Medical Firmware Engineer Location: Cambridge Salary: We know salary transparency matters. While we can t list a figure on this advert, the client is genuinely flexible and open to shaping the package around the right person. The salary on offer is genuinely competitive Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangements: Onsite working Join a Cambridge based team developing next generation insulin pump systems that genuinely improve patient lives. We re looking for a Senior or Staff level Firmware Engineer to lead the design and development of safety critical embedded software, shaping both the technical direction and the quality framework that underpins a regulated medical device environment. The Opportunity You ll take ownership of firmware development for a new class of insulin delivery technology, working at the intersection of engineering, quality, and regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in structured environments, enjoys collaborating with cross functional teams, and wants their work to have meaningful real world impact. A key success marker in your first year will be establishing robust firmware lifecycle processes and ensuring audit ready documentation and practices. What You ll Be Doing Leading development of safety critical firmware for insulin pump systems Defining and improving firmware lifecycle processes, documentation, and audit readiness Working closely with Quality, Regulatory, and Systems Engineering teams Ensuring compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and medical device development standards Contributing to architecture, design reviews, risk management, and verification activities Mentoring engineers and supporting best practice adoption across the team What You ll Bring 5+ years of hands on embedded firmware development Experience in regulated or safety critical domains (medical devices preferred but not essential) Strong understanding of structured development processes and documentation Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, or similar compliance frameworks Ability to collaborate effectively with Quality & Regulatory teams A proactive mindset and confidence in leading technical direction Why Join? Work on technology that directly improves patient outcomes Influence engineering processes and shape long term firmware strategy Be part of a highly collaborative, mission driven team Competitive salary and benefits package If you re an experienced firmware engineer who enjoys combining technical depth with structured, compliant development, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact. Confidential conversations welcome. Contact Cathy Swain for more information. T: (phone number removed) E: (url removed)

Senior Firmware Engineer 60-70k Norfolk Join an innovative technology company dedicated to developing cutting-edge power systems, motors, and motor controllers across diverse market sectors. We are looking for an integral member of the Engineering Team to deliver robust firmware and software solutions. Responsibilities as a Senior Firmware Engineer: Design, develop, maintain, and test firmware and software for products focusing on power systems, motors, and motor controllers Act as the technical interface with the hardware design team and ensure all code development meets company standards Actively promote continuous improvement in development and coding practices, while also supporting QA and optimising performance. Requirements: Developing ARM MCUs in C Python experience Proven experience writing code to control power electronic systems Ability to read and understand electronic schematics Familiarity with coding standards, such as MISRA Knowledge of firmware/software debugging and validation techniques Apply now to drive the next generation of power systems and deliver cutting-edge firmware solutions!

Senior Embedded Software Engineer £60-70k St. Ives If you want to develop yourself from a Senior to a Lead engineer with a leading company developing extremely precise systems. This is the role for you. Platform Recruitment is partnered with a global leader in extremely responsive control software for industrial automation, looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. You ll be responsible for developing firmware & software, leading the software development team, and innovating the next generation of concepts. Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer: Design, develop, optimise, and thoroughly test firmware and software for execution on bare-metal processors and embedded Linux/RTOS platforms Lead a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers to define the requirements and lead the software development life cycle Requirements: Proven experience in leading firmware development for bare-metal and Linux/RTOS-based systems, with high proficiency in high-performance C/C++. Extensive knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., TCP/UDP, SPI/I2C, CAN, RS232) High-level familiarity with electronics/schematics, and strong numerical/analytical skills Desirable skills for an Embedded Software Engineer: Experience developing on Arm Cortex platforms utilising either RTOS or bare metal Working knowledge of embedded security Experience with other embedded or high-level prototyping languages such as Rust, C#, or Python Apply now to develop the next generation of high-precision control software! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.

Senior DSP Firmware Engineer Contract Hybrid Stevenage The Role Design, simulate and implement DSP algorithms for advanced communications and sensing systems. Develop, test and verify FPGA firmware using VHDL and/or Verilog. Produce firmware designs from system requirements and functional specifications. Support hardware integration, debugging and product development within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Key Skills 5+ years' FPGA/DSP development experience. Strong VHDL and/or Verilog design skills. FPGA simulation, verification and test experience. Experience with formal configuration control. Desirable C/C++ for SoC or embedded processor development. Xilinx Versal AI Engines. 5G/LTE communications. Technical leadership experience. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Cambridge Are you a highly experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for problem-solving across the full product lifecycle? My client developed highly precise scientific instruments & sensors. Responsibilities as an Embedded Linux Software Engineer : Design and develop bare metal, RTOS, and DSP algorithm embedded software using C/C++ on ARM Cortex MCUs Create production support software, like test jig interfaces and calibration tools Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform fault finding, and resolve system-level problems Requirements: 5+ of Embedded Firmware/Software engineering experience Strong experience in embedded software development and debugging using C/C++ (bare metal, RTOS) Solid knowledge of MCU peripheral control (UART, I2C, SPI, USB, MODBUS, DMA, etc.) Solid understanding of Digital Signal Processing Apply now to be part of a company developing highly complex sensing technologies, and take your embedded software skills to the next level today!

Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Kent (Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking to work on innovative products from concept through to production? We are partnering with an exciting audio technology company in Kent that is expanding its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in developing high-volume consumer products, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team of Mechanical, Electronics, Firmware and Manufacturing Engineers. The Role You will take ownership of mechanical product development throughout the full product life cycle, from a blank sheet of paper through concept generation, detailed design, prototyping, validation and into high-volume manufacture. You'll work closely with Electronics, Firmware, Technicians and Manufacturing teams to ensure products are innovative, reliable and designed for efficient production while maintaining ISO quality standards. Key Responsibilities Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for new audio products. Lead projects through the complete product life cycle, from concept to production. Produce detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation. Design plastic components for injection moulding and high-volume manufacture. Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles throughout the design process. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate mechanical, electronic and firmware requirements. Support prototype builds, testing, design verification and product improvement activities. Ensure designs comply with relevant ISO quality processes and engineering standards. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in mechanical product design. Experience delivering products through the full product development life cycle. Strong knowledge of injection moulded plastic design. Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD. Experience producing engineering drawings and technical documentation. Knowledge of Design for Manufacture for high-volume production. Strong communication skills and experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Desirable Skills Knowledge or appreciation of EMC considerations in product design. Experience with rapid prototyping techniques, including 3D printing. Previous experience developing consumer electronic or audio products. What's on Offer Hybrid working. Opportunity to work on innovative, market-leading audio products. Collaborative and supportive engineering environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. The chance to influence products from initial concept through to successful production. WA Consultants is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as described within The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

hackajob is collaborating with Leonardo to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Description: Your Impact Are you looking for a change of role and are wondering if a move into FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) design might be for you? Leonardo provides a route to develop your existing skills in our on-site FPGA Academy, to allow you to become a full-time Senior FPGA / Firmware Engineer. You'll then apply your talents to a range of cutting edge designs in our world class Radar and Advanced Targeting Systems (RATS) team. About the FPGA Academy The FPGA Academy is a 16 week structured training and development programme designed for engineers with transferable technical skill sets (such as electronic engineering, embedded software, or systems engineering) who wish to transition into FPGA / Firmware Engineering. The Academy provides focused technical training, mentored practical exercises, and hands on project work. On successful completion, engineers are deployed across a range of complex design projects, contributing to real systems alongside experienced FPGA and Electronics engineers. This programme is not intended for absolute beginners; it is aimed at capable engineers with strong fundamentals and proven problem solving ability who can quickly adapt and progress. About the Role As an FPGA Academy Engineer, you will re-skill into a FPGA / Firmware engineering role and apply your existing engineering and coding experience to the design, implementation, and verification of complex electronic systems. You will learn how to translate requirements into robust FPGA-based solutions and work within established engineering processes suitable for high reliability and mission critical applications. What You'll Do During the Academy, and following deployment, you will: Undertake a structured 16 week FPGA training programme combining: Practical labs Mentored design exercises Online training material and self-led research Apply systems thinking to hardware design challenges Post training deployment into established engineering teams Once you have completed the Academy, as a FPGA / Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for (with support appropriate to your development stage): Hardware requirements, capture and management Concept development for complex functions and systems FPGA design, implementation, and analysis Applying verification techniques using VHDL or SystemVerilog, with exposure to UVM where applicable Production of material for design reviews Development of test planning, integration, and design verification activities Ensuring all firmware designs comply with the company firmware development process Working with FPGA technologies and tools from AMD, Altera, or Microchip What you'll bring A degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferred) or a related science (e.g. Physics) Coding experience, such as: Embedded C / C++, Python / scripting languages, Low level or real time software, algorithmic or systems level programming Proven engineering problem solving experience, demonstrated through academic projects, industrial experience or personal / independent engineering work Strong digital engineering fundamentals and the ability to learn quickly 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 - Newcastle Additional Locations: GB - Edinburgh Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

hackajob is collaborating with Leonardo to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Job Description Leonardo UK is seeking a Senior Consultant to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on supporting the delivery of security aspects to the company's core products and to external stakeholders. This requires engaging with engineering teams and delivery of all facets of cyber and information security related to the delivery across the engineering lifecycle - from requirements all the way through to in-service support and maintenance. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of significant programmes, during which you will ensure that products meet the highest standards, in accordance with customer's requirements and risk appetite. You will be supported in this role as part of a larger team of consultants, engineers and product domain specialists. Your work at Leonardo UK will see you take the lead in solving customer problems in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. The role may involve a blended hybrid working model, with a mixture of working from home and working on site at one of our Leonardo offices to ensure close collaboration with the wider team and with our customers. Talk to us to find out more. Key Responsibility Areas Work as part of a larger team, delivering streams of work independently, to meet all aspects of the cyber and information security delivery across an engineering lifecycle. Interpreting customer requirements into actionable security management plans, statements of work, and activities to be delivered across the lifecycle. Oversight and delivery of associated statements of work and artefacts to time, cost and quality constraints. Identification, management and escalation of technical and delivery risks and issues. Maintain customer relationships for the cyber and information security workstream, both internal and external. Mentoring of consultants within your team as required. Skills, Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Required In addition to a passion for cyber and information security, you really must have: Skills Ability to work independently without supervision and be able make sound decisions based on information available. Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders. Core consulting skills - building client relations; adaptability to changing schedules; reliability and quality of task delivery; flexibility in working hours and locations; team player. A degree in an engineering discipline and/or degree in a cyber security discipline, OR equivalent recognised professional cyber security certification. Knowledge and Demonstratable Experience 3+ Years delivery experience in a Cyber/Engineering Role. Involvement in MOD accreditation and secure by design processes (ISN2023/09), associated policies and practices across the lifecycle. Knowledge or application of standards including NIST Special Publications (e.g. SP 800-30, 37 & 53). Managing risks and services in accordance with customer, regulatory and legislative expectations. Experience outside of traditional enterprise IT scenarios extending to proprietary and open-source software, firmware and electronic hardware. Developing, evaluating and analysing design constraints, and detailed system and security designs as they pertain to the cyber domain. Experience working with cyber and security requirements down to the system control level. Experience conducting cyber and information security risk assessment activities including threat modelling, vulnerability analysis and analysis of mitigations. Scoping and managing security verification & validation activities and remedial action plans. Experience working with product engineers, system architects, and developers to provide oversight and guidance in the development of robust solutions, including advising on suitable product or platform lockdown and configurations. It would be nice if you had: Understanding of the engineering lifecycle. Knowledge of current Cryptographic technologies, Key Management Systems & practical COMSEC implementations in line with MOD / NCSC standards. Knowledge of Cyber Security & Airworthiness (RCTA-DO-326A/B, 355A & 356A). Security Clearance You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : Life at Leonardo With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance) Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution) Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers) Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK. The Leonardo Cyber & Security Division (CSD) is one of the three divisions in Leonardo UK. CSD is a pivotal innovator, helping customers deliver and secure their digital transformation. CSD is at the forefront of supplying technology and services for both civil and defence markets, in the UK and around the world, to enhance the capabilities of its customers. This role is within our Cyber Consulting Practice, which is part of CSD. Leonardo's Cyber Consulting practice works across a diverse array of sectors including Defence, Telecommunications, Energy and Finance to help secure national infrastructure and commerce in the UK and beyond. Our Practice is certified by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the provision of advice and guidance to our customers. At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people's full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection. This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo's future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunit Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid