About this role
As a FPGA engineer, you will join our team in London to support our activities within the Space sector.
You will support the design and development of digital hardware and embedded software for high-reliability electronic systems. Working within a structured engineering environment, you will contribute to FPGA development, low-level embedded software, and hardware integration activities across the full development lifecycle
Location: LondonOn Site: Hybrid 4 times a week Clearance: ClearableExperience Level: Mid- LevelKey Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and verify FPGA solutions using VHDLSupport embedded software development in C and assembler for hardware-level applicationsContribute to board bring-up, hardware debugging, and integration activitiesProduce design documentation in line with programme standardsSupport verification, simulation, and validation activitiesCollaborate with systems, electronics, and test teams to ensure robust implementation Required Skills:
Strong experience in FPGA design using VHDLExperience developing embedded software in C and/or assemblerUnderstanding of digital electronics and hardware/software integrationExperience working within structured engineering development environmentsAbility to interpret hardware schematics and technical documentationRequired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.Experience within aerospace, defence, or other safety-critical industriesDesirable Skills:
Experience within space or satellite programmesFamiliarity with safety-critical standards (e.g. DO-254, DO-178)Experience with simulation and verification tools (e.g. ModelSim, Vivado, Quartus)Experience supporting hardware testing and integration campaignsKnowledge of high-reliability or radiation-tolerant design practices Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A huge diversity of engineering projects and industriesPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle & Tech Scheme Employee assistance programmeLife insurance & Pension SchemeSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildingsFlexible way of working (role dependent)We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.