Info about the company

We are working with a specialist technology business in Farnborough that design and develop secure hardware solutions for government and defence applications. Their work focuses on protecting sensitive information through innovative engineering, ensuring critical data remains safe and reliable.

*Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance*

Info about what the FPGA Engineer role entails

As an FPGA Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing advanced, high-assurance digital systems that push the boundaries of performance and security. You’ll be hands-on across the full design lifecycle from requirements and architecture through to implementation, verification, and test. Every project brings fresh technical challenges and the chance to collaborate with talented engineers across multiple disciplines. If you’re someone who loves solving complex problems, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to see your designs make a real-world impact, this FPGA Engineer role offers exactly that.

Key Responsibilities:

* Own FPGA solution delivery from concept to production.

* Lead requirements gathering and FPGA architecture definition

* Guide and co-ordinate FPGA design efforts within the team

* Develop test benches and validate designs in-system

* Support proposals, estimates, and future tech roadmap initiatives

Essential Requirements of a FPGA Engineer

* Solid understanding of FPGA-hardware integration

* Strong VHDL design & verification skills

* Hands-on debug & integration in hardware

* Skilled with Xilinx, Intel (Altera), or Microchip toolsets

Desirable Requirements of a FPGA Engineer

* Experience with Embedded Firmware (C/C++/Assembler)

* Knowledge of PCIe/NVMe implementation

* Understanding of secure design

If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up-to-date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn’t already known to us.

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