FPGA Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation in Cambridge seeks a skilled FPGA Design Engineer to develop advanced digital signal processing solutions. This office-based role offers full involvement in product development lifecycle and opportunities to tackle real-world challenges in defence technology with a focus on high-performance systems.

Benefits

Engaged technical environment

Work on cutting-edge systems

Opportunity for meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience in FPGA design with VHDL or Verilog.
• Strong understanding of FPGA toolchains.
• Experience in high-speed data interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA-based digital signal processing systems.
• Collaborate with software and systems engineering teams.
• Support design verification and debugging of FPGA modules.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL

Verilog

Signal processing

High-speed data interfaces

Tools

Xilinx toolchain (Vivado/ISE)

Intel toolchain (Quartus)

Job description

Job Description

FPGA Design Engineer – Defence Technology – Cambridge – Up to £80,000

A new opportunity has arisen with a highly innovative engineering organisation based in Cambridge, working at the forefront of radar and surveillance technology for defence and security applications.

They are looking for a skilled FPGA Design Engineer to join their multidisciplinary engineering team and take ownership of the design and development of advanced digital signal processing solutions, used in real-time, high-reliability environments.

This role is office based, offering full involvement in the product development lifecycle, from concept through to implementation, test, and integration. It’s a chance to contribute directly to the development of high-performance systems in an environment that values technical depth and engineering rigour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and verify FPGA-based digital signal processing systems using VHDL or Verilog.
• Collaborate closely with embedded software, electronics, and systems engineering teams.
• Contribute to system-level architecture and interface definition.
• Support design verification, testing, and debugging of FPGA modules.
• Ensure designs meet relevant performance, timing, and reliability criteria for deployment in defence applications.

Essential Experience:

• Proven commercial experience in FPGA design (VHDL or Verilog).
• Strong understanding of FPGA toolchains, preferably Xilinx (Vivado/ISE) or Intel (Quartus).
• Familiarity with simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis tools.
• Experience working with high-speed data interfaces and signal processing.
• Comfortable working in a high-integrity or safety/mission-critical environment.

Desirable:

• Exposure to radar, RF systems, or sensor technologies.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and integration with microprocessors or SoCs.
• Background working in defence, aerospace, or secure communications sectors.

Offer:

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience.
• Office-based role in Cambridge.
• Engaged, technical environment working on real-world challenges.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems that are deployed globally.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an FPGA Engineer looking to make a meaningful impact in a technically rewarding role. You’ll join a close-knit team where your input is valued and the technology you help develop plays a critical role in real-world operations.

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