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
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