Embedded FPGA engineer

Cortech talent solutions; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Monthly bonus for extra hours

Job summary

Cortech Talent Solutions is seeking an Embedded FPGA engineer for Stirling. The role requires 5+ years in embedded systems with FPGA, Verilog, and VHDL exposure. Hybrid work is available with 3 days on-site.

You will develop, test and debug embedded software for electronics, integrate microprocessors/SoCs, assist with RTL design and simulations, and document procedures and reports for cross-functional hardware/software teams.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of embedded systems and digital electronics.
• Basic understanding of FPGA technology and programmable logic.
• Familiarity with Verilog and/or VHDL.
• Basic programming skills in C or C++.
• Good analytical, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and debug embedded software for electronics.
• Support the integration of microprocessors, microcontrollers, FPGAs and SoCs.
• Assist with FPGA development, including basic RTL design, simulation and verification.
• Work with hardware description languages such as Verilog and VHDL.
• Support the development and testing of hardware interfaces and communication protocols.
• Perform system-level testing, troubleshooting and hardware/software integration.
• Prepare technical documentation, test procedures and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with hardware, FPGA and software engineers to deliver reliable flight-computer solutions.

Skills

Embedded systems basics

FPGA technology basics

Verilog/VHDL familiarity

C/C++ programming basics

Analytical and teamwork skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic/ Electrical/ Computer Engineering or Embedded Systems

Job description

Role: 1x Embedded FPGA engineer

Location: Stirling

Level: 5 years +

Benefits: private medical insurance etc. We offer monthly bonus for team are willing to work extra hours.

Hybrid work: 3 days a week on-site

We’re looking to hire 1x embedded system engineer skilled in FPGA, Verilog, VHDL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test and debug embedded software for electronics.
• Support the integration of microprocessors, microcontrollers, FPGAs and System-on-Chip (SoC) devices.
• Assist with FPGA development, including basic RTL design, simulation and verification.
• Work with hardware description languages such as Verilog and VHDL.
• Support the development and testing of hardware interfaces and communication protocols.
• Perform system-level testing, troubleshooting and hardware/software integration.
• Prepare technical documentation, test procedures and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with hardware, FPGA and software engineers to deliver reliable flight-computer solutions.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• A degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related discipline.
• Basic knowledge of embedded systems and digital electronics.
• Basic understanding of FPGA technology and programmable logic.
• Familiarity with Verilog and/or VHDL.
• Basic programming skills in C or C++.
• A willingness to learn, solve technical problems and work hands-on with electronic hardware.
• Good analytical, communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with embedded Linux or bare-metal software development.
• Familiarity with ARM-based processors or FPGA-based SoCs.
• Experience using FPGA development tools and simulation environments.
• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, Ethernet or SpaceWire.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
• An interest in aerospace, satellites, spacecraft or launch vehicles