Firmware Engineer

Job title: FPGA/Firmware Engineer

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Scope

The FPGA Engineer will contribute to the development, recovery, and certification support of FPGA-based designs for aerospace platforms, with a strong focus on legacy systems and board bring-up activities. The scope includes reverse engineering existing FPGA implementations, developing firmware from hardware requirements, and supporting integration of FPGA designs onto new or existing boards.

About the role

As an FPGA Engineer, you will work on the development and support of FPGA designs for legacy and new aerospace hardware. This includes reverse engineering existing designs where documentation may be limited, defining firmware requirements from hardware inputs, and implementing solutions using VHDL on Xilinx or Microchip devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead FPGA development for legacy aerospace designs, including reverse engineering, and board bring‐up activities.
• Develop firmware requirements from hardware requirements.
• Work closely with hardware teams, supporting early‐phase board design and integration.
• Ensure designs and deliverables comply with DO‐254 aligned processes.
• Support generation of design/certification documentation (PHAC), verification strategy, and accreditation discussions (SOI) for low‐complexity designs.

Required experience

• Strong FPGA experience using VHDL, including Xilinx or Microchip devices.
• Proven experience working from limited or legacy design information.
• Experience working in regulated aerospace or defence environments (DAL‐D).
• Awareness of DO-254 or similar hardware certification standards is an advantage.

About us

Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis employs over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today's rapidly evolving markets.

With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines—Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy—Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation. Our diverse offerings help organisations rethink product development, accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market, and prepare for the future. At Akkodis, you'll join a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and global collaboration, where you can make a meaningful impact through innovative projects that shape the future of technology.