FPGA Design Engineer

Our client is a valued partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, and they are currently seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. The selected candidate will be crucial in supporting the development of complex FPGA projects in the client's portfolio, including advanced signal processing systems such as image and radio, embedded processing systems at the core, and safety‑critical systems.

This position requires working on all facets of the FPGA design and verification cycle with confidence and expertise.

• Generating complex FPGA architectures and designing implementations using VHDL, Simulink, and other tools to target Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices.
• Verifying complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog/UVM test‑bench methodologies.
• Designing FPGA using Mentor verification tools, including Questa Sim and Model Sim.
• Developing low‑level software (in
  
  C) to facilitate FPGA testing and integration with the broader embedded system.
• Creating and documenting designs to a professional standard with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to successfully deliver intricate FPGA‑based projects.

• Degree‑qualified (or equivalent) candidates with significant experience in FPGA development.
• Proficient in VHDL language and design skills (highly essential).
• Proficient in verification skills using VHDL and System Verilog methodologies (highly essential).
• Extensive experience designing for Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi FPGAs.
• Experience in professional configuration and documentation of designs.
• Experience working as part of a large multidisciplinary team.

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) after offer.

This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, United Kingdom. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop, and provides training and development opportunities to all employees.

Mid‑Senior level

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Design

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