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Graduate FPGA / Firmware Engineer

ULTRA ELECTRONICS, Woolley Green, Windsor and Maidenhead

Graduate FPGA / Firmware Engineer

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ULTRA ELECTRONICS, Woolley Green, Windsor and Maidenhead

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 24 Dec | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 495f7d9f518e4a08937fcadf3d1eca07

Full Job Description

  • We are seeking talented graduates for our September 2025 intake with a passion for cyber-security and engineering with an inquisitive mind, an intrinsic interest in innovation, enthusiasm for solving complex technical engineering problems, and achieving success through teamwork. You will be provided with a unique experience to work on a range of projects from early inception to delivery in addition to early research activities pathfinding future crypto solutions.
  • The 2-year graduate programme will focus on your growth as a Firmware/FPGA Engineer, whilst offering exposure to our other key engineering disciplines.
  • After completion of the two-year scheme, you are guaranteed a position at Ultra I&C Cyber within the Firmware engineering function located in Maidenhead our state-of-the-art Cyber Centre of Excellence.
  • Opportunity to increase earning potential with regular pay reviews in addition to a fixed travel and accommodation allowance.
  • You will be provided with excellent support, including direct access to a buddy and a mentor (independent of your line manager), on-the-job coaching by senior team members, and formal training in both soft and technical skills.
  • We encourage graduates to participate in completing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to progress their engineering competence and work towards professional recognition of their achievements. We also help support our engineers to become chartered or incorporated.
  • Ultra I&C Cyber urges all graduates to be STEM advocates through activities such as school, college and university engagement and volunteering., Developing your Firmware/FPGA Engineering skills and technical knowledge of solutions
  • Work constructively with other team members, solving complex problems between disciplines, to develop solutions that meet our customers' requirements and business objectives
  • Creation of the FPGA designs and plans, develop VHDL implementation solutions to meet the requirements, and self-checking test benches using industry standard tools and techniques.
  • Management of Requirements and related information using tools such as DOORS
  • Manage security of information as defined in the Security Aspects to ensure compliance with Government regulations
  • Hands on testing and laboratory work, with support from senior team members

    Relevant degree in a STEM related discipline with a minimum of a lower second-class honours degree achieved within the past two years.
  • Experience of designing digital circuits.
  • Experience in FPGA firmware module design and implementation, preferably through studying one or more modules relating to FPGAs as part of the degree course.
  • You must be able to apply your knowledge of science and/or engineering to real world problems as part of a team and as an individual, communicating technical and project aspects
    • Desirable Skills:
  • Application of FPGA firmware development using VHDL beyond that provided during formal education, for example through application in personal projects using FPGA development boards.
  • Experience of FPGA firmware development processes, synthesizing designs, performing timing analysis, creating test benches, and debugging designs.
  • A Thinker, taking a holistic approach to problem solving that considers both technical and non-technical issues
  • Logical and Analytical in your approach to clarify how the solution needs to work, seeking out options, justifying decisions, implementing a risk based and best value outcome.
  • Knowledge of the engineering lifecycle and V-model.
  • Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS.
  • An appreciation of cryptography and the nuances of the different techniques that can be employed for secure communication.
    • Role Requirements:
  • Ability to gain SC clearance, also willing and able to obtain and maintain DV security clearance.

    Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the World
    • Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications. Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide., Based: Ultra I&C's Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead, Berkshire We are global market leaders within embedded encryption solutions which is forged by decades of Cryptographic engineering accomplishments. We protect highly sensitive information, working with nations worldwide to help ensure their information is secure. Our engineers work on the most difficult cybersecurity challenges to protect our national security and critical infrastructure; we strive to protect what matters., We trust and empower each other; we love to celebrate success and we win as a team. Together, we embrace change and we're never satisfied until we've done what we said we'd do.

    Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:
  • Annual Bonus
  • Private Medical Cover
  • 25 days' holiday with the option to buy an extra 5
  • Pension Contribution
  • 4 x Life Assurance Cover
  • Flexible working hours with a 1pm finish on a Friday
  • Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more
  • Monthly Security Clearance Allowance - Subject to you holding the required security clearance