FPGA Engineer

FPGA Engineer

Cambridge, UK (Onsite)

Permanent

Overview

We are seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to join a growing team delivering innovative solutions for Defence and Homeland Security applications. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, developing advanced FPGA-based technologies for complex engineering challenges.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to cutting-edge research, prototype development, and proof-of-concept solutions, helping to create technologies that support critical defence and security capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement FPGA firmware solutions using VHDL or Verilog.
• Capture and analyse system requirements, translating them into robust FPGA architectures and designs.
• Develop, test, and validate FPGA implementations throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on system integration, prototyping, and technical problem-solving.
• Support the development of innovative technologies across defence, communications, and signal processing applications.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience developing FPGA firmware using VHDL and/or Verilog.
• Hands-on experience with FPGA development toolchains such as Vivado or Quartus.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing FPGA-based technology solutions.
• Strong understanding of FPGA verification, debugging, and testing methodologies.
• Relevant degree in Electronics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.
• This role is not eligible for UKVI visa sponsorship.
• Based at a modern engineering and research facility just south of Cambridge.