Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Salary: Engineer: £37,400 to £53,550 / Senior: £45, 200 to £61,950 / Principal: £53,300 to £71,400 / Lead: £59,400 to £84,955 Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Your Impact: Are you ready to shape the future of cutting-edge technology? Leonardo, a global leader in advanced electronics, is seeking Firmware/FPGA Engineers at all levels to join our innovative teams across the UK. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for your next challenge, this is your opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment. What you’ll bring: As a Firmware/FPGA Engineer at Leonardo, you’ll take on a pivotal role in designing, developing, and delivering firmware solutions that power our advanced systems. Your responsibilities will include: Concept development for complex functions and systems. FPGA design and analysis. Production of material for design reviews. Development of test planning, integration and design verification. Ensure that all firmware designs follow the company firmware process. What we need from you: We value both technical expertise and a passion for innovation. Depending on your experience, you’ll bring some, or all, of the following: Experience in design techniques using VHDL Experience in verification techniques using either VHDL or System Verilog / UVM. Experience in specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Ability to analyse system level requirements and derive detailed firmware requirements. Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or similar engineering/science course. If you are passionate in what you do and can deliver a pragmatic approach to problem solving, we would like to hear from you. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! 26ATDC Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Additional Locations: GB - Newcastle Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid

STMicroelectronics · Agrate Brianza, IT

OUR STORY At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today. When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world. Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential. Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } YOUR ROLE You will drive the introduction and industrialization of Generative AI in SoC and IP functional verification, with a strong emphasis on SoC-level verification flows and embedded software–driven validation. You will act as a technical lead and hands-on contributor, defining and deploying AI-driven solutions that: * Automate the generation of directed C testcases for execution on embedded CPUs in simulation and emulation environments * Accelerate and systematize UVM collateral generation (sequences, drivers, monitors, scoreboards) using AI-assisted approaches * Improve coverage closure efficiency through intelligent stimulus generation, analysis, and AI-assisted guidance * Ensure all AI-generated artifacts comply with verifiable, traceable, and tool-integrated guardrails suitable for industrial SoC validation flows You will actively leverage and evaluate developer-facing AI tools—including GitHub Copilot and Copilot-powered workflows—to boost verification productivity while ensuring compliance with security, IP protection, and quality requirements. You will work closely with design, verification, embedded software, and EDA teams to ensure tight integration of AI solutions into existing verification environments, simulators, CI/regression systems, and sign-off flows. You will also: * Define methodologies, best practices, and guardrails for the safe and reliable use of Generative AI in verification * Evaluate and prototype AI tools, frameworks, and models relevant to RTL, UVM, and software-driven verification * Contribute to the long-term roadmap for AI-augmented verification productivity at scale * Collaborate with external partners, startups, and EDA vendors on advanced AI-based verification solutions YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES Education & Background * Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field Functional Verification & Design Knowledge (Core) * Strong experience in SoC and/or IP functional verification * Solid understanding of RTL design (SystemVerilog/VHDL) and verification closure metrics * Proven hands-on experience with UVM-based verification environments * Good understanding of embedded software execution on SoCs, including CPU-driven test scenarios in C/C++ * Familiarity with simulation, emulation, or FPGA-based validation flows AI & Software Skills (First-Order Priority) * Strong foundations in Machine Learning and Generative AI, with practical implementation experience * Hands-on experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) applied to code generation, analysis, or verification automation * Proficiency in Python for AI prototyping, scripting, and integration * Practical experience using GitHub Copilot (and similar AI-assisted development tools) in complex codebases * Experience with AI frameworks and tools (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, model APIs, or similar) * Ability to design and enforce AI guardrails (traceability, determinism, security, and correctness) * Experience integrating AI solutions into industrial EDA and verification tool flows Verification Automation & Methodology * Experience automating verification flows, test generation, or coverage analysis * Understanding of coverage-driven verification (functional and code coverage) * Ability to reason about trustworthiness, debuggability, and reproducibility of AI-generated verification artifacts Soft Skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset * Ability to translate advanced AI concepts into practical engineering solutions * Comfortable working in cross-functional, international teams * Strong technical communication skills Language * English business and technical proficiency MDRF perimeter only. ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance. At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture. To discover more, visit st.com/careers.

STMicroelectronics · Napoli, IT

LA NOSTRA STORIA Noi di ST crediamo nel potere della tecnologia di guidare l’innovazione e avere un impatto positivo sulle persone, sulle imprese e sulla società. Siamo un'azienda globale di semiconduttori e la nostra tecnologia avanzata e i nostri chip costituiscono la parte nascosta del mondo in cui viviamo oggi. Entrando in ST farai parte di un'azienda di oltre 115 nazionalità e presente in 40 paesi, con oltre 50.000 creatori di tecnologia in tutto il mondo! Lo sviluppo di tecnologie richiede più del solo talento: siamo infatti alla ricerca di persone straordinarie che comprendano la collaborazione e il rispetto. Persone con passione e il desiderio di rompere lo status quo, guidare l'innovazione e sbloccare il proprio potenziale. Intraprendi un viaggio con noi, dove puoi innovare per un futuro che vogliamo rendere più intelligente e più verde, in modo responsabile e sostenibile. La nostra tecnologia inizia con te.. Role We are looking for a Digital Verification Engineer – SoC to join our MDRF-RFOC-DVCC Digital Verification team in Naples, dedicated to the digital verification of complex SoC/IP for automotive / industrial applications. The selected candidate will work on SystemVerilog UVM testbenches, firmware / drivers in C, and Python scripts for automation, contributing to the entire verification cycle: from strategy definition to environment creation, up to coverage analysis and debug. Within the team we also use AI-assisted tools and methodologies to accelerate development, debug, and results analysis, and we expect the candidate to be curious and interested in leveraging these technologies in day-to-day activities. Main Responsibilities * Define, in collaboration with architects and designers, the verification strategy at IP and/or SoC level. * Develop and maintain UVM testbenches in SystemVerilog (environment, agent, sequencer, driver, monitor, scoreboard). * Write and integrate C tests for subsystem and SoC verification in simulation and/or emulation environments. * Develop Python scripts (and, when needed, bash/Tcl/Perl) for: * regression automation, * post-processing of results, * coverage analysis and report generation. * Perform functional debug of failing test cases, interacting with the design (RTL) team and system architects. * Run and debug gate-level simulations with SDF back-annotation, analyzing timing-related issues and collaborating with design and implementation teams to identify and resolve problems. * Analyze and manage functional coverage and code coverage, proposing new tests or testbench improvements to meet quality targets. * Use AI-assisted tools and workflows for: * generation and review of testbench code and scripts, * log analysis, * debug acceleration. * Contribute to the continuous improvement of verification flows (methodologies, common libraries, guidelines, best practices). * Produce clear and structured documentation for: * verification specifications, * testbench architecture, * test plans, * key results. Technical Requirements Mandatory (must-have) * Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Physics with an electronics focus, or related disciplines. * Solid knowledge of digital verification of integrated circuits (RTL concepts, testbench, stimuli, checkers, coverage). * Hands-on experience with SystemVerilog and UVM methodology: * development of UVM components (sequencer, driver, monitor, scoreboard), * environment configuration, * sequence and virtual sequence management. * Good command of the C language for verification-oriented test/firmware driver development. * Experience with Python for scripting and automation. * Good knowledge and practical use of the Unix/Linux environment (shell, file system, batch jobs, compilation, basic scripting). * Familiarity with major digital simulators (e.g. Cadence Xcelium, Synopsys VCS, Siemens Questa). * Basic knowledge of version control flows (Git, SVN, DesignSync). * Good command of written and spoken English. * 5-8 years of experience in the role Desirable (nice-to-have) * Experience with SoC/IP verification (AMBA/AXI/APB/AHB buses, memory interfaces, peripherals, interrupt controllers, DMA, etc.). * Basic knowledge of machine learning / AI and use of AI tools for: * code generation, * log analysis, * test and scenario creation. * Knowledge of formal verification techniques (e.g. property checking, assertion-based verification) and familiarity with formal tools. * Experience in ISO 26262 environments. * Knowledge of other scripting languages (bash, Tcl, Perl) and related EDA tools (lint, CDC, STA) is a plus. Personal Skills * Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving attitude. * Attention to detail and strong product quality orientation. * Ability to work in cross-functional teams (design, architecture, emulation, firmware). * Proactivity in proposing flow improvements and automation. * Willingness to learn new technologies, particularly AI tools and methodologies applied to engineering. * Good communication and technical documentation skills. ST è orgogliosa di essere una delle 17 aziende certificate come Top Employer Globale 2025 e la prima e unica azienda di semiconduttori a raggiungere questa distinzione. ST è stata riconosciuta in questa classifica grazie al suo approccio di miglioramento continuo e si distingue particolarmente nelle aree di etica e integrità, scopo e valori, organizzazione e cambiamento, strategia aziendale e performance. In ST, ci impegniamo a promuovere un ambiente di lavoro diversificato e inclusivo, e abbiamo tolleranza zero per la discriminazione. Miriamo a reclutare e mantenere una forza lavoro diversificata che rifletta le società intorno a noi. Ci sforziamo per l'equità nello sviluppo della carriera, nelle opportunità di carriera e nella remunerazione equa. Incoraggiamo i candidati che potrebbero non soddisfare tutti i requisiti a presentare domanda, poiché apprezziamo le prospettive diverse e offriamo opportunità di crescita e apprendimento. La diversità, l'equità e l'inclusione (DEI) sono intrecciate nella nostra cultura aziendale. La nostra visione DEI è: "In ST, puoi essere la versione autentica di te stesso". Per saperne di più visita il sito: st.com/careers

Leonardo · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Description: Are you ready to shape the future of cutting-edge technology? Leonardo, a global leader in advanced electronics, is seeking Firmware/FPGA Engineers at various levels to join our innovative teams across the UK. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for your next challenge, this is your opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment. What you’ll do as a Firmware Engineer: As a Firmware Engineer at Leonardo, you’ll take on a pivotal role in designing, developing, and delivering firmware solutions that power our advanced systems. Your responsibilities will include: Concept development for complex functions and systems. FPGA design and analysis. Production of material for design reviews. Development of test planning, integration and design verification. Ensure that all firmware designs follow the company firmware process. What we need from you: We value both technical expertise and a passion for innovation. Depending on your experience, you’ll bring some, or all, of the following: Experience in design techniques using VHDL Experience in verification techniques using either VHDL or System Verilog / UVM. Experience in specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route. Ability to analyse system level requirements and derive detailed firmware requirements. Degree (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (preferable) or similar engineering/science course. If you are passionate in what you do and can deliver a pragmatic approach to problem solving, we would like to hear from you. Security Clearance Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK security clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels Life at Leonardo With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance) Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution) Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers) Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website: http://www.uk.leonardocompany.com/people-careers/people/company-benefits Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK. At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that could affect how you perform in certain assessments, just let your recruiter know. We’ll work with you to explore any adjustments that might help. This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us. Primary Location: GB - Edinburgh Additional Locations: GB - Basildon, GB - Filton, GB - Lincoln, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Newcastle, GB - Southampton Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid