FPGA Engineer

Job description

Senior FPGA Engineer

Location: Manchester, Onsite working

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 depending on experience, plus benefits

A leading UK defence and technology organisation is expanding its digital hardware team and seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to develop high-performance appliances for defensive cyber and intelligence applications. This hands-on role involves the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through delivery and support, for reliable, secure systems serving governments and armed forces.

The Role

You'll work within a specialist team designing cutting-edge appliances from scratch, focusing on FPGA firmware alongside high-performance C, embedded software, custom PCBs, power, and thermal management. Expect active involvement in security-critical projects using predominately Altera FPGAs, with VHDL coding essential.

What You Will Be Doing

• Implementing VHDL firmware for Altera FPGAs (Xilinx/Achronix familiarity a plus).
• Handling high-bandwidth data processing with networking and DRAM interfaces.
• Full lifecycle development: concept, design, delivery, and ongoing support.
• Collaborating on hardware design for secure, maintainable cyber appliances.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong VHDL experience and familiarity with modern FPGA toolchains (Altera preferred).
• Proven high-bandwidth FPGA work, including networking/DRAM interfaces.
• Background in security appliances or defence/cyber systems highly desirable.
• Appreciation of hardware design principles.
• UK security clearance eligibility and ability to meet nationality requirements; no regular remote working.

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary up to £75,000, performance-related rewards, comprehensive benefits, pension, and career development. Flexible onsite environment balancing professional demands with personal life in a supportive, inclusive culture.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance. Apply today for this exciting Senior FPGA Engineer opportunity!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English