Firmware/FPGA Engineer

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October 28

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ALTEN

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Engineering • IT Services • Aerospace

ALTEN is a leader in outsourced Engineering and R&D and IT Services, catering to various industries such as aeronautics, automotive, banking, and life sciences. With a workforce of over 57,400 employees across nearly 30 countries, ALTEN specializes in executing complex and technical projects, supporting innovation and technology advancements in multiple sectors. The company focuses on providing engineering services, project management, and IT solutions to enhance client operations and foster sustainable innovation.

10,000+ employees

🚀 Aerospace

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and implement VHDL-based FPGA firmware for high-reliability embedded systems. • Conduct firmware architecture design, coding, simulation, and testing activities in accordance with engineering and quality standards. • Collaborate with Hardware, Systems, and Software Engineers to ensure seamless integration of FPGA solutions into broader system architectures. • Perform timing analysis, verification, and validation of FPGA designs using simulation tools and test benches. • Support system reviews, documentation, and configuration management throughout the full development lifecycle. • Provide technical input and mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring adherence to design standards and best practices.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. • 5+ years’ experience in Firmware or FPGA Design within the Defence, Aerospace, or Safety-Critical Systems domains. • Proven expertise in FPGA development, including VHDL coding, synthesis, timing closure, and simulation. • Proficiency with FPGA development tools such as Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, or Mentor ModelSim. • Experience across the full firmware lifecycle — from requirements capture through to design validation and verification. • Strong understanding of embedded systems, digital design principles, and hardware-software integration. • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills. • Familiarity with DO-254 or other safety-critical design standards is desirable. • Experience with Defence or Aerospace-grade hardware development is desirable. • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or TCL for automation is desirable. • Exposure to Configuration Management Tools (e.g. Git, SVN) is desirable.

🏖️ Benefits

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style • A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers • A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries • A competitive salary • Private Medical Insurance • Pension Scheme • Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits • Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings • Flexible way of working (role dependent)