Full job description
Job Description:
Salary: £37,400 to £53,550 / Senior: £45, 200 to £61,950 / Principal: £53,300 to £71,400 / Lead: £59,400 to £84,995
Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Your impact
Technology in Defence is rapidly evolving, and so are the risks to capabilities and success through an ever-changing security landscape. As customers demand higher levels of resilience in the products we create, our approach to securing systems and products needs to change with it.
We are looking for an FPGA Engineer to join us in shaping the next generation of secure, resilient Defence technology. You’ll be part of a team tackling complex engineering challenges, developing your skills, and helping protect critical national capabilities.
What you’ll bring
Your work at Leonardo will see you addressing security risks in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. You will work as part of a collaborative team supporting engineering delivery, aiding the design and development of new products and systems by providing guidance to ensure the customer’s capabilities remain secure.
Through engagement with engineering teams and customers, you will develop solutions that address security concerns while providing value to the customer based on risk balance. Utilising a focus of supporting the customer to achieve their goals, you will aim to deliver the best possible solutions balanced against the programme constraints.
Key responsibility areas involve:
What we need from you:
We welcome people with a range of backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need to be an expert in everything—we value curiosity, enthusiasm for secure systems, and a willingness to learn. If you’re excited by secure firmware and feel you can contribute—even if you don’t meet every requirement—we encourage you to apply.
Though not essential to succeed in the role, the following may also be useful:
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) will apply, this will include meeting the eligibility requirements for Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
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.
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.
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Primary Location:
GB - Newcastle
Additional Locations:
GB - Edinburgh
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid