Senior FPGA Design Engineer

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