Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in Watford is seeking an FPGA Lead Designer for a permanent, full-time role. The candidate will lead a talented engineering team, oversee technical projects, and produce software for embedded systems, with a focus on high-quality documentation and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• An Electrical/Electronics Engineering Degree or relevant experience.
• Experience mentoring and leading teams.
• Experience with complex FPGA architectures.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of talented engineers.
• Taking technical lead on complex projects.
• Producing low-level software for embedded systems.

Skills

Mentoring

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Low-level Software (C)

FPGA Architecture Design

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering Degree (BSc / BEng / HND)

Tools

VHDL

Simulink

Xilinx

ModelSim

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Field-Programmable Gate Arrays Engineer, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Eclectic Recruitment Ltd

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

We are currently working closely with a leading defence organisation looking for an FPGA Lead Designer to join the team. This is a full-time permanent position based on-site (hybrid).

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading a team of talented engineers.
• Taking technical lead on complex projects to ensure deliverables are met within deadlines.
• Producing low-level software to facilitate testing and integration within embedded systems.
• Creating high-standard document designs.

The successful candidate will have:

• An Electrical/Electronics Engineering Degree (BSc / BEng / HND) or relevant experience.
• Experience mentoring and leading teams.
• Experience with VHDL, Simulink, Xilinx, ModelSim, and related tools.
• Experience designing complex FPGA architectures.
• Stakeholder management experience at multiple levels.
• The ability to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with low-level software (C).

If this role seems like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!

Note: Due to the nature of the client's business, only candidates with British Citizenship (including dual nationals) will be considered.

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