Principal FPGA/ PLD Engineer

Overview

As a Principal PLD/FPGA Engineer, you lead the design, development, and verification of FPGA-based solutions for aerospace and defence platforms. You will guide architecture choices, drive model-based and SysML-driven approaches, and ensure robust real-time performance across mission-critical systems. You work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-integrity digital solutions and advance product lifecycles. This role offers impact on next‑gen displays, flight controls, and safety-critical systems within a collaborative FPGA team.

Pay / Benefits

• Relocation package
• Salary 65-75k per annum
• Lifelong learning opportunities
• Support for personal wellbeing
• Inclusive workplace culture
• Balanced lifestyle

Responsibilities

• Define and architect PLD/FPGA solutions translating system needs into robust designs
• Lead independent verification and integration, ensuring compliance via simulations and lab testing
• Own technical delivery of PLD/FPGA work packages across the product lifecycle
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to resolve issues and manage changes
• Ensure technical excellence through peer reviews and progress/risk management
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to capture and maintain lifecycle artefacts

Key requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or related discipline, CE level preferred
• Deep PLD/FPGA technical expertise with strong engineering judgment
• Excellent communication and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Proven team player who can also work independently

• Strong communication
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Problem solving
• PLD/FPGA design and verification
• Model-Based Engineering (MBE)
• SysML modelling

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