FPGA Design Engineer

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About the Company:

Join a global leader in communications technology development, part of a multi-national enterprise with revenues in the billions and a footprint spanning continents. Our client is renowned for driving innovation in high-performance, mission-critical systems that power modern connectivity. With a focus on cutting-edge research, robust product development, and strategic long-term projects, they are expanding their engineering team to support growing demand.

Role Overview:

They are seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer with deep expertise in VHDL to focus on design, implementation, and verification of FPGA-based solutions for advanced communications systems. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact projects within a collaborative, technically strong team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement digital designs using VHDL for FPGAs used in communication systems

  • Collaborate with system architects, hardware designers, and software engineers to define and refine FPGA requirements

  • Perform simulation, synthesis, place-and-route, and timing analysis

  • Conduct design verification, validation, and lab-based testing

  • Optimize FPGA designs for performance, power, and resource utilization

  • Contribute to documentation, design reviews, and continuous improvement processes

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Proven industry experience in FPGA design with a strong focus on VHDL

  • Solid understanding of digital design principles, simulation tools, and synthesis flow

  • Experience with major FPGA platforms (e.g., Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Microsemi)

  • Familiarity with version control systems and scripting (e.g., Tcl, Python)

  • Competent in debugging and troubleshooting FPGA designs in a lab environment

  • Experience in communications systems (wireless, optical, satellite, or related) is a strong advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

  • Knowledge of high-speed interfaces, DSP, or embedded systems

  • Understanding of hardware/software co-design and system-level integration

Whats on Offer:

  • The backing of a multi-billion-dollar organization with global influence

  • Exposure to innovative, high-tech projects with real-world impact

  • Career development opportunities within a technically advanced environment

  • A competitive salary and benefits package tailored to attract top talent


Benefits include hybrid/remote working, 25 days annual leave, 8% pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance 4x salary, continuous training and development, employee reward and recognition scheme, employee assistance programme and BUPA wellbeing services.



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Location:
Cambridge
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Technology

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