Search Jobs

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated FPGA Engineer to join a leading engineering team developing high-performance systems for space, satellite, and ground-based applications. Based in Noordwijk, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and implementation of mission-critical FPGA-based solutions used in advanced communications and control systems.

Role Overview: As an FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for the full development cycle of FPGA-based systems, including architecture design, coding, simulation, and testing. You’ll work closely with hardware and systems engineering teams to deliver robust, reliable, and high-speed digital logic for space applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and test FPGA architectures and logic using VHDL or Verilog
• Support requirements definition, interface design, and system integration
• Perform timing analysis, functional simulation, and synthesis
• Develop and maintain design documentation, including specifications, test plans, and reports
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on system-level integration and verification
• Work with tools such as Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim, or similar
• Support hardware bring-up and debug activities in lab and test environments

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in FPGA design and development
• Proficiency in VHDL or Verilog and digital logic design
• Hands-on experience with simulation and synthesis tools (e.g., ModelSim, Vivado, Quartus)
• Familiarity with interface protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, SpaceWire)
• Understanding of FPGA timing constraints, floorplanning, and verification
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in FPGA development for aerospace or space applications
• Knowledge of radiation-tolerant FPGA devices
• Experience with hardware/software co-design and embedded systems
• Familiarity with ECSS or other space industry standards
• Exposure to version control systems and automated testing

What’s on Offer:

• Work on high-impact, high-performance projects at the frontier of space engineering
• A collaborative, international environment with top-tier engineering talent
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working setup in Noordwijk, with training and development support

If you’re an FPGA specialist with a passion for precision engineering and space innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out for more details.

We’re hiring a Systems Engineer to join a fast-growing engineering team working on complex space and ground segment systems. Based in Noordwijk, this role is perfect for someone with a systems-thinking mindset who thrives on bridging technical disciplines to deliver cutting-edge communication, satellite, and monitoring solutions.

Role Overview: As a Systems Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of the project lifecycle, from requirements definition to system design, integration, and verification. You will interface with multiple engineering domains and external partners to ensure technical coherence and project success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate customer needs into technical system requirements and specifications
• Lead and coordinate system architecture design, analysis, and trade-offs
• Oversee the integration and verification of complex systems and subsystems
• Produce and maintain technical documentation: ICDs, requirement specs, system models
• Work collaboratively across hardware, software, RF, and QA teams
• Participate in and support project design reviews, including SRR, PDR, and CDR
• Support internal and customer-facing technical discussions and reviews
• Assist in project planning, risk management, and continuous improvement of engineering processes

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electronics, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in a systems engineering role, preferably in the space, aerospace, or high-tech sectors
• Solid understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle (from requirements to validation)
• Familiarity with ECSS or ESA standards is a strong plus
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, JIRA)
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working in cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to work on leading-edge space technologies and missions
• A collaborative and international environment at the heart of the European space ecosystem
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working environment based in Noordwijk, with professional growth and training opportunities

If you’re a system-level thinker who enjoys working across disciplines to deliver innovative space solutions, this is your opportunity. Apply now or contact us to learn more.

We’re recruiting for a Product Assurance/Quality Assurance (PA/QA) Engineer to join an innovative engineering company supporting cutting-edge space and ground segment solutions. Based in Noordwijk, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring high standards of quality and compliance in mission-critical aerospace projects.

Role Overview: As a PA/QA Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing and managing quality processes across the full lifecycle of space and communication systems, including design, development, integration, and testing. You’ll work closely with engineering and project management teams to ensure all deliverables meet internal and external quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement Product and Quality Assurance plans in alignment with customer and project requirements
• Ensure compliance with ESA, ECSS, and ISO quality standards
• Conduct internal audits, reviews, and inspections throughout the development cycle
• Lead and support non-conformance reviews (NCRs), root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Manage the quality documentation, risk assessments, and project milestones
• Interface with customers and suppliers to ensure alignment on quality expectations and delivery standards
• Support configuration and documentation management processes

 Key Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience in a PA/QA role within the space, aerospace, or defence industry
• Familiarity with ECSS and ESA standards is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of product assurance, reliability, and quality tools/methodologies
• Proven experience in audit preparation, quality planning, and risk management
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Detail-oriented and methodical with the ability to work cross-functionally

What’s on Offer:

• Work in a high-tech, mission-focused environment at the heart of the European space industry
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Access to leading-edge projects and international collaboration
• Opportunities for career growth within a respected and growing organisation
• Based in Noordwijk, with flexible working options

If you’re a quality-driven engineer looking to play a vital role in delivering reliable, world-class space systems, we want to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for more details!

Senior / Principal Firmware Engineer

Our client, a global leader in the Defence Industry is looking for a Senior / Principal Firmware Engineer working on avionics systems.

Role Overview:

The Senior / Principal firmware engineer would be responsible for design and development of Firmware designs using VHDL and verifying designs using VHDL or System Verilog.

Job Responsibilities:

The firmware engineer would work closely with Systems, Hardware and Software teams to provide firmware solutions and solve integration problems on complex systems.

• Creating innovative and robust VHDL-based designs
• Documenting and recording deliverables
• Verifying firmware designs
• Ensuring configuration management/keeping designs under revision control
• Providing progress reports

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Mandatory

• Proven expertise of developing firmware using VHDL or Verilog
• Experienced with Mentor Graphics FPGA development tools including HDL Designer, ModelSim / Questa and Precision
• Familiar with Xilinx / Intel (Altera) / Microsemi (Actel) design flows (ISE, Vivado, Quartus) and third-party synthesis tools
• Experience in specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA Place and Route.

• Ability to analyse system and / or hardware level requirements and derive detailed Firmware requirements

• Independent verification using VHDL
• Experience of firmware requirements capture and requirements management tools

• De-bugging firmware designs and supporting integration & verification at hardware
  and system level

• A good understanding of firmware version control and revision control software
• Experience of making technical decisions and mitigating technical risk for Firmware design activities.

• Experience with High-Speed Serial protocols and implementations

• Ability to coordinate day to day technical activities, liaising closely with the Project Engineering Lead / Lead firmware engineer & other disciplines
• Excellent communication (oral & written) & interpersonal skills

• Linux and scripting experience
• Experience in writing technical reports/ documentation

Desirable

• Development of real-time, embedded, safety-critical firmware, preferably in accordance with RTCA/DO-254 DAL D
• Independent verification using SystemVerilog / UVM
• Relevant experience in the Aerospace or Defence industry
• Experience of embedded processor cores (e.g. ARM) in FPGA designs
• Familiarity with latest FPGA device families

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or another STEM-based subject

This role could be based in Luton or Edinburgh

Due to security requirements this role is open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY

Opportunities at multiple UK sites (hybrid working): Somerset, Midlothian, Lincolnshire, Essex, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Tyne and Wear.

Are you ready to shape the future of cutting-edge Electronic Warfare and Radar systems? Our partner are growing their systems engineering capability and currently hiring at multiple levels – Senior, Lead, and Principal Systems Engineers – to support the development of advanced defence technologies.

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team driving the development of next-generation electronic systems and contribute across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition to system verification.

UK citizenship and eligibility for full security clearance required.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Define and manage system and sub-system requirements using industry-standard tools (e.g., DOORS)
• Develop and implement requirements management and verification plans
• Ensure traceability from high-level system requirements to sub-system level
• Support the generation and review of verification evidence and compliance documentation
• Collaborate across disciplines including software, hardware, and systems teams
• Contribute to the design and integration of advanced RF, radar, and electro-optic systems

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle
• Strong skills in requirements definition, flow-down, and verification
• Expert-level or proficient in DOORS and requirements configuration
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as Atlassian suite, Cameo Systems Modeler, or MATLAB
• Understanding of EW, RF, Radar, or electro-optical system design
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across engineering teams

 
Opportunities Across Levels:

• Senior Systems Engineers – Contribute technically and support project delivery
• Principal Systems Engineers – Drive system architecture, strategy, and technical leadership
• Lead Systems Engineers – Provide technical direction and mentor junior staff

Join a team at the forefront of defence technology innovation, where you can take ownership of challenging projects, collaborate with experts, and grow your career at the level that suits your experience.

Apply today and be part of building tomorrow’s defence capabilities.

Are you ready to shape the future of cutting-edge Electronic Warfare and Radar systems? Our partner are growing their systems engineering capability and currently hiring at multiple levels – Senior, Lead, and Principal Systems Engineers – to support the development of advanced defence technologies.

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team driving the development of next-generation electronic systems and contribute across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition to system verification.

UK citizenship and eligibility for full security clearance required.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Define and manage system and sub-system requirements using industry-standard tools (e.g., DOORS)
• Develop and implement requirements management and verification plans
• Ensure traceability from high-level system requirements to sub-system level
• Support the generation and review of verification evidence and compliance documentation
• Collaborate across disciplines including software, hardware, and systems teams
• Contribute to the design and integration of advanced RF, radar, and electro-optic systems

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle
• Strong skills in requirements definition, flow-down, and verification
• Expert-level or proficient in DOORS and requirements configuration
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as Atlassian suite, Cameo Systems Modeler, or MATLAB
• Understanding of EW, RF, Radar, or electro-optical system design
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across engineering teams

Opportunities Across Levels:

• Senior Systems Engineers – Contribute technically and support project delivery
• Lead Systems Engineers – Provide technical direction and mentor junior staff
• Principal Systems Engineers – Drive system architecture, strategy, and technical leadership

Join a team at the forefront of defence technology innovation, where you can take ownership of challenging projects, collaborate with experts, and grow your career at the level that suits your experience.

Apply today and be part of building tomorrow’s defence capabilities.

Are you ready to take the lead in developing cutting-edge embedded software solutions for next-generation Electronic Warfare systems? We’re seeking a Principal / Lead Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in driving innovative and mission-critical solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to combine hands-on development with leadership, guiding a multidisciplinary team and delivering robust embedded solutions in a high-integrity environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers
• Take ownership of project planning, technical reviews, and reporting
• Drive all phases of the software lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and integration
• Develop embedded software using RTOSs such as VxWorks or embedded Linux
• Deploy software across multi-core or distributed hardware platforms
• Collaborate closely with hardware and firmware teams to deliver integrated systems
• Follow standards such as RTCA DO-178C and MISRA C/C++ for airborne software development
• Contribute to design reviews, gate reviews, and agile development ceremonies

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong experience with C++(14 or above)
• Proficiency in UML and Object-Oriented Design techniques
• Deep understanding of the full software lifecycle in regulated environments
• Experience working in Agile environments (e.g. Scrum), with tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and GitLab
• Exposure to airborne software standards such as RTCA DO-178C DAL C or similar
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence technical direction

 
Bonus Skills:

• Familiarity with tools like Matlab Simulink, Cameo, DOORS, or Dimensions
• Previous experience in systems requiring high design assurance and real-time performance
• Capability to operate as a technical authority or team lead

Requirements:

• Degree in Software, Electronics, or another STEM-based discipline
• Must be a UK national and eligible for full UK security clearance

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team where you can lead innovative projects, grow technically, and contribute to the future of electronic warfare systems.

Apply now and help shape the next generation of mission-critical defence technology.

Are you ready to take the lead in developing cutting-edge embedded software solutions for next-generation Electronic Warfare systems? We’re seeking a Principal / Lead Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in driving innovative and mission-critical solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to combine hands-on development with leadership, guiding a multidisciplinary team and delivering robust embedded solutions in a high-integrity environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers
• Take ownership of project planning, technical reviews, and reporting
• Drive all phases of the software lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and integration
• Develop embedded software using RTOSs such as VxWorks or embedded Linux
• Deploy software across multi-core or distributed hardware platforms
• Collaborate closely with hardware and firmware teams to deliver integrated systems
• Follow standards such as RTCA DO-178C and MISRA C/C++ for airborne software development
• Contribute to design reviews, gate reviews, and agile development ceremonies

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong experience with C++(14 or above)
• Proficiency in UML and Object-Oriented Design techniques
• Deep understanding of the full software lifecycle in regulated environments
• Experience working in Agile environments (e.g. Scrum), with tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and GitLab
• Exposure to airborne software standards such as RTCA DO-178C DAL C or similar
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence technical direction

 
Bonus Skills:

• Familiarity with tools like Matlab Simulink, Cameo, DOORS, or Dimensions
• Previous experience in systems requiring high design assurance and real-time performance
• Capability to operate as a technical authority or team lead

Requirements:

• Degree in Software, Electronics, or another STEM-based discipline
• Must be a UK national and eligible for full UK security clearance

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team where you can lead innovative projects, grow technically, and contribute to the future of electronic warfare systems.

Apply now and help shape the next generation of mission-critical defence technology.