Collins Aerospace
Lead FPGA Engineer
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Lead FPGA Engineer
Lead FPGA Engineer
Location: Plymouth, UK (Hybrid role also available in Bristol, UK)
Date Posted: 2026-07-02
At Collins Aerospace, precision and reliability guide everything we do. Our Bristol and Plymouth sites are centres of excellence for navigation and control systems, powering innovations like MEMS-based IMUs and TERPROM® terrain navigation systems.
This is your opportunity to join a pioneering engineering team and take a leading role in shaping the next generation of aerospace technology.
What You Will Do
- Lead full lifecycle firmware development on new and existing products and test equipment.
- Work closely with the Electronics Discipline Chief to drive continuous improvement in firmware development processes.
- Support the management and maintenance of software tools used by the digital design team.
- Effectively communicate firmware design and process decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts in systems, software, and mechanical design to bring complex projects to life.
- Participate in peer reviews for firmware.
- Share your expertise, mentor colleagues, and champion continuous improvement across the digital design team.
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What You’ll Learn
- Develop deep expertise in high-performance IMU and MEMS sensor design for real-world aerospace applications.
- Gain hands-on experience with formal aerospace development processes.
- Work directly with cutting-edge FPGA and mixed-signal technologies in live aerospace systems.
- Thrive in a high-performing, collaborative engineering environment where precision meets innovation.
- Opportunity to develop broader electronics skills alongside digital design work.
What You Must Have
- A minimum 2:1 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
- Strong VHDL experience, including architecture, coding, simulation, and test benching (examples: Microchip, Xilinx, SoC).
- Proven experience working to formal design standards such as DO-254.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Vision for continuous improvement and a forward-thinking approach.
Skills & Experience We Value
- Familiarity with Verilog/SystemVerilog, OSVVM, UVM, or Vivado.
- Experience in MEMS sensors, airborne electronics, or ASIC development.
- Cross-disciplinary awareness of systems, software, and mechanical design.
- Experience with E-CAD tools (e.g., Xpedition, HyperLynx, AMS) for schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation.
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What We Can Offer You
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- 2:1 matched pension contribution (up to 10%).
- Private health insurance and life assurance.
- 25 days annual leave, with the ability to buy or sell up to 5 more days.
- Early finish on Fridays.
- Career development, mentorship, and world-class training opportunities.
Important Note
The successful candidate must hold active security clearance or be willing and eligible to obtain SC level clearance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will receive careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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