Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa: UK: Gloucester
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence employs 4,500 experts in digital, cyber, and intelligence fields. We operate across 10 countries, collecting and analyzing complex data to enable governments, armed forces, and businesses to gain a digital advantage in demanding environments.
The Cross-Domain (XD) team develops high-performance appliances for the Defensive Cyber market, designing entire systems from scratch with security as a primary focus. This includes high-performance C++, embedded software, FPGA firmware (VHDL), custom PCBs, power distribution, and thermal management, ensuring reliable, supportable, and maintainable solutions for our clients.
Job Role
A Firmware Engineer in the XD team is involved throughout the product lifecycle—from concept and design to delivery and support. The role primarily involves working with Altera FPGAs and coding in VHDL. Hands-on experience with VHDL and familiarity with FPGA tool chains (preferably Altera, but Xilinx, Achronix, or similar are acceptable) are essential.
The Cross-Domain product team in Gloucester comprises about 50 engineers within a larger group of 200. As part of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, which employs around 3,500 people in the UK, we offer technical challenges, a collaborative environment, and career development opportunities spanning product development, research, consultancy, and customer engagement.
Applicants must hold or be eligible for UK security clearance and meet nationality requirements. We do not support regular remote work but do offer flexible working arrangements to support personal needs.
Useful Experience
* High bandwidth data processing in FPGAs
* Working with high bandwidth FPGA interfaces such as networking and DRAMs
* Design of security appliances
* Task planning
* An understanding of hardware design
Support and Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus options to buy, sell, or carry over leave
* Private medical and dental insurance, pension scheme, cycle to work, taste cards, and more
* A dedicated Career Manager for professional development
* Learning and development opportunities
* Participation in our bonus scheme
* Inclusion in Diversity and Support groups covering various aspects of diversity and wellbeing
Why Join BAE Systems?
Make a meaningful impact in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and support reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities or health conditions.
Roles may be subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, residency, and security clearance requirements.
Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
We embrace Hybrid Working, allowing flexibility to work from home, offices, or client sites, fostering collaboration and work-life balance.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity is key to our success. We foster an environment where employees from varied backgrounds can collaborate effectively to achieve excellence.
Division Overview: Financial Services
Our Financial Services division leads in cybersecurity for the financial sector, helping banks, insurers, and financial institutions combat fraud, unauthorized trading, and money laundering while meeting regulatory requirements. As part of this team, you will play a critical role in defending our clients against cyber threats.
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