FPGA And DSP Engineer

Matchtech; Braintree; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Braintree is seeking an FPGA Engineer to develop internal IP and client-led projects across radar, communication, and sensing applications. The role involves delivering high-quality FPGA and DSP designs, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting client engagements with a strong emphasis on technical documentation. Candidates should be self-motivated with a solid foundation in Digital Signal Processing and experience with RF systems. This position offers a competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive environment for professional development

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Strong FPGA development background, including HDL, Vivado, simulation & test.
• Solid DSP knowledge, RF systems experience beneficial.
• Comfortable in a consultancy-style environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality FPGA and DSP designs with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical discussions, proposals and time estimates.
• Support client engagement, including pre-contract technical scoping.
• Identify and raise technical risks early.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and communicate progress.
• Mentor junior engineers where appropriate.

Skills

HDL development

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Vivado toolchain

RF systems

Job description

Permanent | Essex / Cambridgeshire Border

The Role

We are seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer with strong HDL development skills and hands‑on experience using the AMD (Xilinx) Vivado toolchain, including simulation and verification. Experience with other FPGA platforms will also be considered.

You will play a key role in developing internal IP and delivering client‑led projects, primarily across radar, communications and sensing applications. A solid foundation in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is essential, with RF systems experience a strong advantage.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, you will support projects across the full lifecycle – from concept and architecture through to validation and support – collaborating closely with hardware, software and systems engineers. Development is typically targeted at AMD Zynq SoC devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality FPGA and DSP designs with minimal supervision
• Contribute to design reviews, technical discussions, proposals and time estimates
• Support client engagement, including pre‑contract technical scoping
• Identify and raise technical risks early
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Maintain clear technical documentation and communicate progress
• Mentor junior engineers (where appropriate)

About You

• Strong FPGA development background (HDL, Vivado, simulation & test)
• Solid DSP knowledge; RF systems experience beneficial
• Comfortable working in a consultancy‑style environment
• Self‑motivated, adaptable and willing to take ownership
• Keen to learn and broaden technical skillsets across disciplines

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Technically challenging and varied project work
• Supportive environment with a strong focus on professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression

Location

Based just south of Cambridge, with excellent road and rail links and access to a vibrant engineering and technology hub. Friendly, collaborative culture with regular social events