FPGA Designer

Are you an experienced FPGA Designer who enjoys contributing to the development of complex FPGA platforms? Look no further! Join our ambitious team at MBDA and be part of a company that is at the forefront of innovation.

Job Title
: FPGA Designer
Salary
:
Up to circa £75,000 depending on experience
Locations
:
Stevenage, Bristol and Bolton (relocation package possible)
Hybrid Working
: 4-5 days per week on‑site; open to compressed hours or part‑time
Security Clearance
:
British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship; all successful candidates will undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after offer.

• Company bonus: up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: up to 14% employer contribution
• Flexible working: options for compressed hours or part‑time
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; additional provisions for paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatments
• Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking and more

The FPGA Design team is rapidly growing! We are seeking a number of skilled FPGA Design Engineers to work on a wide range of projects including advanced signal processing systems (Image/Radio), core embedded processing systems, and safety and security critical systems.

Your role will involve all phases of the FPGA design life‑cycle, from requirement inception to validated design. You will influence design direction, push new technologies, and collaborate with wide multidisciplinary teams while using the latest tools from top FPGA vendors.

• Degree level or equivalent qualification, with experience in FPGA architectures and implementations using VHDL, Simulink, etc., targeting Xilinx, Intel and Microsemi devices.
• Capability to verify complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog/UVM test‑bench methodologies.
• Proficiency with FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools (Questa Sim & Model Sim).
• Strong skills in low‑level software (C) for FPGA testing and integration with embedded systems.
• Ability to configure and document designs to a high professional standard.

Some of our roles require an elevated level of security clearance. Candidates may be required to undertake DV (Developed Vetting) where necessary.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation, proud of its role in supporting the Armed Forces that protect our nations. We partner with governments to defend freedom and support diverse employee networks, including Gender Equality, Pride, Neurdiversity, Disability, and more. We encourage applicants to seek any support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.