Job Title: FPGA Engineer (Junior to Senior - Multiple Openings)
Location: Hampshire
Salary: Flexible / Dependent on Experience + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Industry: Defence & Security Technology
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Opportunity
A market-leading innovator within the Defence and Security sector is expanding its specialist electronics team. We are seeking talented FPGA Engineers across all experience levels-from promising Junior Engineers looking to accelerate their careers, to Mid-level Developers and seasoned Senior/Lead Architects-to work on high-reliability, mission-critical processing platforms.
If you thrive on tackling complex signal processing, high-speed interface challenges, and robust hardware design in a secure, state-of-the-art environment, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a premier technical division.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, implement, and verify complex FPGA-based solutions using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog across the full engineering lifecycle.
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Conduct logic synthesis, place-and-route, constraint creation, and timing closure on high-density FPGA devices.
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Build robust simulation testbenches and automated verification environments to ensure high-reliability performance.
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Participate in hands-on hardware bring-up, lab integration, and signal integrity debugging using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
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Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams spanning Hardware, Embedded Software, Systems, and RF engineering.
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(Senior Levels): Lead FPGA system architecture definition, conduct code/design reviews, and mentor junior team members.
What We Are Looking For
Core Technical Requirements
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Education: Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related discipline.
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RTL Development: Strong foundational knowledge or commercial experience in VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
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FPGA Toolchains: Hands-on familiarity with major vendor toolsets (e.g., AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Intel/Altera Quartus, or Microchip/Microsemi).
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Protocols & Interfaces: Exposure to protocols such as PCIe, AXI, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, DDR memory controllers, or DSP algorithms.
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Verification: Experience with simulation tools (ModelSim, Questa, Vivado Simulator) and verification methodologies.
Experience Level Breakdown
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Junior FPGA Engineer: Strong academic grounding or 1+ years of entry-level commercial experience in digital design; eager to learn under senior mentorship.
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Mid-Level FPGA Engineer: Proven track record of delivering FPGA modules into production hardware, timing closure, and lab bring-up experience.
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Senior / Principal FPGA Engineer: Demonstrated expertise in system-level FPGA architecture, high-speed design, complex verification frameworks, and technical leadership.
Security Clearance & Eligibility
Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, candidates must hold or be eligible to achieve standard Security Clearance (e.g., UK SC Clearance / National Security Vetting).
