FPGA Design Engineer

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Principal FPGA Design Engineer to serve as the technical lead for FPGA architecture in complex electronic systems. In this role, you will manage VHDL design, verification, and hardware integration while guiding a wider engineering team. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in FPGA design and relevant engineering qualifications. Competitive remuneration and opportunities for career advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong background in FPGA design for complex systems.
• Skilled in VHDL development, verification, and debug.
• Experience delivering designs to time and budget.

Responsibilities

• Define FPGA architectures from high-level system requirements.
• Lead VHDL design, verification and hardware integration.
• Produce test benches, verification evidence and technical documentation.
• Manage work packages and support firmware release processes.
• Liaise with internal and external technical stakeholders.
• Validate hardware using standard lab equipment.
• Contribute to design reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

FPGA design expertise

VHDL development

Hardware integration

DSP applications knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

Laboratory test equipment

Job description

About this Position

This role is for a Principal FPGA Design Engineer working on complex electronic systems in the UK. The position serves as the technical lead for FPGA architecture, implementation and verification, ensuring designs meet system requirements while supporting and guiding the wider engineering team.

Job Responsibilities

• Define FPGA architectures from high-level system requirements.
• Lead VHDL design, verification and hardware integration.
• Produce test benches, verification evidence and technical documentation.
• Manage work packages and support firmware release processes.
• Liaise with internal and external technical stakeholders.
• Validate hardware using standard lab equipment.
• Contribute to design reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Experience Required

• Strong background in FPGA design for complex systems.
• Skilled in VHDL development, verification and debug.
• Experience delivering designs to time and budget.
• Knowledge of DSP-style or high-performance applications is beneficial.
• Competent with laboratory test equipment.
• Strong communication skills and a relevant engineering degree.