Emulation Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a talented System Emulation Engineer to join their hardware and software division. This role involves evaluating mixed-signal ASICs, prototyping on FPGA, and developing Proof-of-Concept systems. You will work closely with advanced hardware platforms, porting ASIC RTL code onto FPGA for pre-silicon testing. This is a fantastic opportunity for hands-on engineers who thrive in collaborative environments that reward innovation and technical excellence. If you are passionate about system development and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with FPGA technologies and tool flows.
• Ability to interpret schematic diagrams; PCB design experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mixed-signal ASICs and prototype on FPGA.
• Design test benches and contribute to system-level architecture validation.

Skills

FPGA technologies

bench testing

debugging hardware

Python scripting

problem-solving

analytical skills

communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

in-circuit emulators

bus interfaces

hardware analysers

Job description

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System Emulation Engineer
Location: Newbury, England or Edinburgh, Scotland

Role Description:
We are supporting an innovative technology company in their search for a talented System Emulation Engineer to join their growing hardware and software division. Our client develops cutting-edge, low-power signal processing solutions used across a wide range of consumer and mobile devices.

As a System Emulation Engineer, you will be involved in evaluating mixed-signal ASICs, prototyping on FPGA, and developing Proof-of-Concept systems. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with advanced hardware platforms, porting ASIC RTL code onto FPGA for pre-silicon testing, designing test benches, and contributing to system-level architecture validation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a System Emulation Engineer who is passionate about hands-on engineering and system development, and who is looking for an environment that rewards innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electronics Engineering.
• Strong experience with FPGA technologies and tool flows.
• Proven background in bench testing and debugging hardware, firmware, and software.
• Familiarity with in-circuit emulators, bus interfaces, and hardware analysers.
• Ability to interpret schematic diagrams (PCB design experience advantageous).
• Python scripting experience beneficial.
• Knowledge of DACs/ADCs/DSPs would be an advantage.
• Experience in the semiconductor sector is preferred but not essential.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

The position is offered on a full-time, on-site basis, with flexibility to be based either in Newbury or Edinburgh.

If you are interested in discussing the System Emulation Engineer role further, please apply or contact Sam Cruse for more information.