Principal FPGA Design Engineer – Oxfordshire

Company: Morgan McKinley (South West)
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Location: Oxford
Job Description:

Role: Principal FPGA Design Engineer

Location: Oxfordshire

Package: £80k – £120k + Bonus + Generous Benefits

About the Business:

We are partnering with a pioneering UK technology innovator developing next-generation medical device technologies. Operating globally, they combine hardware, custom silicon, and complex data processing to transform global healthcare and scientific research.

Role Overview:

A hands-on technical leadership and mentorship position, owning the architecture and delivery of high-throughput FPGA subsystems. You will drive designs across the full lifecycle – from initial requirements through RTL implementation, custom-ASIC bring-up, lab validation, and product release.

Key Responsibilities:

  • System Architecture: Lead FPGA subsystem architecture for complex data platforms.
  • RTL & Verification: Design/verify digital RTL (SystemVerilog/Verilog) using AMD/Xilinx toolchains.
  • Optimization: Maximize throughput, power efficiency, resource usage, and timing closure.
  • Integration: Collaborate with ASIC, FW, and SW teams to support board bring-up.
  • Leadership: Champion CI/CD automation and mentor mid/senior hardware engineers.

What We Need:

  • Proven full-lifecycle FPGA design experience (architecture to hardware bring-up).
  • Strong SystemVerilog/Verilog skills with AMD/Xilinx toolchains (Vivado/Questa).
  • Hands-on experience with high-speed interfaces (PCIe/DMA) and lab debugging tools.
  • Scripting for workflow automation (Python, Tcl, Make).Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent industry background.

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Posted: September 28th, 2026