Senior FPGA Design Engineer

Job description

Senior FPGA Engineer | Cambridgeshire | £70-90k

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £70-£90k

Sector: Defence, Aerospace, & Communications

Are you an FPGA specialist who thrives on variety? Do you enjoy moving beyond "standard" implementation to solve complex problems in Radar, Comms, and Sensing?

We are representing a world-class technology business seeking a high-caliber FPGA Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. This isn't a "rinse and repeat" role; you will be working on diverse, high-stakes client projects where your architectural decisions directly impact the success of next-generation IP.

The Core Challenge

Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you will translate ambitious customer requirements into robust, high-performance FPGA implementations. Your focus will predominantly be on AMD (Xilinx) silicon, specifically Zynq SoC devices, within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Technical Requirements

• FPGA Expertise: Strong proficiency in HDL (VHDL/Verilog) and the AMD Vivado toolchain.
• DSP Knowledge: A solid grounding in Digital Signal Processing is essential for this role.
• System Design: Experience in simulation, test, and validation across the full development lifecycle.
• Collaborative Mindset: Comfort working alongside Hardware and Software teams on integrated systems.

What Sets You Apart?

• Experience with RF systems or complex sensing applications.
• A multidisciplinary background (familiarity with electronics or C/C++ firmware).
• The ability to engage with clients to discuss "the art of the possible" during pre-contract scoping.
• Leadership potential—the desire to mentor junior engineers and lead technical workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality FPGA/DSP designs with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical proposals, and project time estimates.
• Identify technical risks early and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless system integration.

Ready to push the boundaries of FPGA technology? Apply today with your CV to discuss this opportunity in more detail

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridgeshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-04-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

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