Senior FPGA Design Engineer

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Location: CambridgeSector: Defence, Aerospace, & CommunicationsAre you an FPGA specialist who thrives on variety? Do you enjoy moving beyond "standard" implementation to solve complex problems in Radar, Comms, and Sensing?We are representing a world-class technology business seeking a high-caliber FPGA Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. This isn't a "rinse and repeat" role; you will be working on diverse, high-stakes client projects where your architectural decisions directly impact the success of next-generation IP.The Core ChallengeWorking at the intersection of hardware and software, you will translate ambitious customer requirements into robust, high-performance FPGA implementations. Your focus will predominantly be on AMD (Xilinx) silicon, specifically Zynq SoC devices, within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Key Technical RequirementsFPGA Expertise: Strong proficiency in HDL (VHDL/Verilog) and the AMD Vivado toolchain.DSP Knowledge: A solid grounding in Digital Signal Processing is essential for this role.System Design: Experience in simulation, test, and validation across the full development lifecycle.Collaborative Mindset: Comfort working alongside Hardware and Software teams on integrated systems.What Sets You Apart?Experience with RF systems or complex sensing applications.A multidisciplinary background (familiarity with electronics or C/C++ firmware).The ability to engage with clients to discuss "the art of the possible" during pre-contract scoping.Leadership potential—the desire to mentor junior engineers and lead technical workstreams.ResponsibilitiesDeliver high-quality FPGA/DSP designs with minimal supervision.Contribute to design reviews, technical proposals, and project time estimates.Identify technical risks early and communicate progress to stakeholders.Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless system integration.Ready to push the boundaries of FPGA technology?Apply today with your CV to discuss this opportunity in more detail #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Cambridgeshire And Peterborough
Job Type:
FullTime

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