FPGA Engineer (Graduate – Senior)
A brilliant opportunity to join an innovative team building high-integrity, security-critical FPGA solutions. Whether you’re a recent graduate building foundations or a seasoned engineer leading architecture and verification, you’ll work across cutting-edge designs used in complex, mission-critical products (with exposure to applied cryptography and wider microelectronics).
Location: Derby (UK travel between sites may be required)
Salary: £30,000 – £75,000 DOE + benefits
Requirements for FPGA Engineer:
- Degree in a relevant STEM field (e.g. Electronics, Electrical, Computer or Communications Engineering).
- Strong FPGA design fundamentals and VHDL skills; ability to write, test and debug via simulation and on-device.
- Familiarity with at least one major toolchain (e.g. Vivado, Quartus or Libero) and version control (GIT/SVN/CVS).
- For experienced candidates: proven end-to-end FPGA delivery, interface definition, TCL scripting, and robust verification approaches (e.g. UVM/OSVVM/ABV).
- Bonus points for: experience with Xilinx / Intel (Altera) / Microchip devices; ModelSim/QuestaSim; SystemVerilog/Verilog; Layer-2/3 networking, USB 3.2 or NVMe; Red Hat Linux; interest in cryptographic systems.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and time-management; able to work autonomously and collaboratively.
*** Due to the nature of the projects and this requiring very high level security clearance, you must be a British Citizen, and have lived in the UK consistently for the past decade – you should be happy to gain security clearance before starting.
Responsibilities for FPGA Engineer:
- Design and develop FPGA modules and subsystems across a range of devices and SoC platforms.
- Create clean, maintainable RTL (VHDL / Verilog / SystemVerilog); build testbenches and validate via simulation and hardware.
- Integrate FPGA blocks into wider system architectures; collaborate with software, hardware and verification colleagues.
- Keep pace with new devices, tooling and methods; champion quality, reliability and best practice.
- For senior hires: lead work-packages, own interfaces and delivery plans, mentor others, and drive verification strategy.
What the role offers:
- Impactful work on advanced, security-critical products with a supportive, expert team.
- Structured development and progression (mentoring, on-the-job learning, targeted training).
- Competitive package including pension and life assurance, plus additional benefits.
Security & Eligibility:
- Due to project sensitivities, you must be a British Citizen and able to obtain and maintain DV clearance.
Applications:
If this FPGA opportunity sounds like a fit, please send your CV via the relevant link. We’re committed to an inclusive, accessible process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or interview, please email applications@redtech-recruit.com (if removed by the job board, our website has full contact details).
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