Firmware Engineer

Company: General Dynamics Corporation
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Location: Hastings
Job Description:

Responsibilities

Location: Castleham Rd, Hastings, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN38, UK

Employment Type: Permanent

As a Firmware (VHDL) Engineer, you will work across the full development life‑cycle on existing and new programmes applying the latest generation of technologies.

You should be able to demonstrate engineering and domain experience in one or more of the aspects listed below:

  • Experience of FPGA design and implementation for simple functions
  • Knowledge of VHDL
  • Understand the benefit of the use of simulation tools and test benches
  • Understanding of requirements capture, work package definition and effort estimation
  • General understanding of digital hardware design principles

Qualifications

Candidates should ideally have a degree within the electronics or electronic systems engineering discipline. Some development experience in the avionics, aerospace or naval systems industry would be preferred but not essential.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

  • A good understanding of the challenges associated with hardware design and systems engineering
  • High levels of motivation, integrity and professionalism
  • Flexibility, innovation and commitment to delivery

Additional Information

This role has a salary of between 36,000 and 45,000 plus our flexible benefits package.

We are open to this role being spent with time working from home and in the office (hybrid – typically 3 days working in office) on a weekly basis or fully in our offices.

We offer benefits:

  • A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours – which means every other Friday off.
  • A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews – supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
  • A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded with flexible benefits.

EEO and Diversity

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace – inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please email disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.

Job ID: PI284752268

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Posted: May 25th, 2026