Fpga Engineer

Description:

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Role Description

We are working with a pioneering consultancy at the forefront of the UK’s defence and security innovation. Our client is seeking an FPGA Engineer to support the design and development of cutting-edge technologies that have a real-world impact on national security.

As an FPGA Engineer, you will be involved across the full product lifecycle: from capturing requirements through to design, implementation, testing, and prototype delivery. This position offers a varied and intellectually stimulating environment, working closely with highly skilled scientists, engineers, and designers to turn concepts into working solutions at speed.

Our client offers a diverse range of projects spanning DSP algorithms, software-defined radios, embedded systems, and communications technologies – making this an ideal opportunity for an FPGA Engineer who enjoys hands-on innovation and working across multidisciplinary challenges.

Key Skills And Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in FPGA firmware development (VHDL/Verilog) using toolchains such as Vivado or Quartus.
• Proven track record of design and implementation of complex systems.
• Strong academic background with a relevant engineering or scientific degree.
• Experience in developing DSP algorithms is highly advantageous.
• Additional desirable experience includes:
  • DSP/system modelling (MATLAB/Simulink)
  • Embedded software development (C/C++ and Linux)
  • Electronics development
  • RADAR or communications applications
  • Software Defined Radios (SDRs)

Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Please note, sponsorship is not available for this position.