FPGA Electronics Engineer

Job description

FPGA Electronics Engineer

Client: BAE Systems

Location: Cowes

Duration: 6 months initially

Working Arrangements: 3 – 4 days per week on site, will need to be able to travel to Cowes, some work at Broad Oak may be possible

Hourly Rate: £62.58 PAYE or £84.55 Umbrella

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Digital Electronics Engineer to take a senior technical lead role in the development of advanced radar systems.

The Role

This is a key technical position responsible for the electronic aspects of digital hardware design across the full engineering lifecycle — from requirements definition through to integration, verification and customer acceptance.

You will act as a Design Authority for digital hardware, providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and ensuring a consistent approach across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and design digital sub-systems, including FPGA-based solutions
• Lead VHDL design, simulation, test and integration activities
• Support overall radar system design and produce technical documentation
• Oversee verification and design assurance activities
• Contribute to system timing, BITE strategy and integration

About You

• Degree in Electronic Engineering (or related discipline)
• Strong experience in digital design, including FPGA development and complex PCB design
• Experience across the full design lifecycle and system integration
• Confident providing technical leadership and guidance

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cowes

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English