FPGA Design Engineer

Overview

In this role you will design and deliver FPGA-based solutions for high-profile Defence and National Security projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate embedded systems and ensure rigorous verification. You will operate within a hybrid setup from Maidenhead, contributing to complex digital projects and upholding security standards. The position offers a state-of-the-art facility, a market-leading salary, and a clear path to impact in national-scale programs. You will work with front-line teams to shape robust, secure hardware solutions.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + flexi holiday scheme
• performance related personal bonus
• 5% employer pension contribution
• half day Fridays
• subsidised gym membership
• cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities

• Design and develop FPGA solutions using VHDL for Defence projects
• Work with Xilinx toolchains to implement and validate designs
• Perform verification and validation of FPGA implementations
• Integrate FPGA modules with embedded systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the defence ecosystem
• Maintain compliance with UK Security Vetting requirements
• Contribute to project delivery timelines and quality assurance
• Participate in on-site and hybrid work arrangements to understand daily operations

Key requirements

• FPGA knowledge
• VHDL
• Xilinx
• Embedded Systems
• Verification & Validation
• UK Security Vetting eligibility
• unknown practical experience level

• collaboration
• problem-solving
• communication
• FPGA design
• VHDL
• Xilinx

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