FPGA Design Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled FPGA Design Engineer to contribute to safety-critical FPGA development for nuclear propulsion systems. This role involves utilizing SCRUM methodology to create high-integrity solutions, ensuring precision and safety in your designs. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance development processes and product quality while enjoying excellent professional growth opportunities. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and sustainability, and be part of projects that shape the future of energy and aviation.

Benefits

Company Pension

Employee Support Assistance

Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in VHDL-based design and verification.
• Ability to produce clear and concise technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements and VHDL code for safety-critical systems.
• Liaise with various teams to meet customer expectations.

Skills

VHDL Design

Safety Standards Knowledge

Technical Reporting

SCRUM Methodology

Education

Degree in Electronics Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

We're looking for a talented FPGA Design Engineer to join our team, working on safety-critical FPGA development across the full design lifecycle - from requirements elicitation through to final equipment testing.

In this role, you'll use SCRUM methodology to develop high-integrity, FPGA-based solutions using the latest state-of-the-art toolsets. Your work will contribute directly to the protection and monitoring systems of a nuclear propulsion plant, where precision, innovation, and safety are paramount.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce, we're dedicated to cutting-edge innovation, delivering power solutions, and creating the critical systems and technologies that shape the future of aviation, energy, and beyond. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-changing projects, supported by a culture that champions inclusivity, creativity, and your professional growth.

What you will be doing:

1. Follow a safety-critical development lifecycle to develop requirements, VHDL code, support hardware-based testing, and author and review design documentation.
2. Liaise with Software, Hardware, Systems, and Verification teams to ensure customer expectations are met effectively and efficiently.
3. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and product quality.

Position qualifications:

• Degree qualification (or equivalent experience) in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 5 or more years' experience in designing and verifying VHDL-based designs.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate technical reports.
• Knowledge and experience of safety standards such as IEC 61513, IEC 62566, IEC 26262, DO‑254.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits, including a company pension, bonus, employee support assistance, and discounts.

Our future vision is to deepen our world-class engineering and technology capabilities and lead next-generation thinking for our customers. We aim to contribute to a more sustainable world through energy transition. Join us, and it can be your future too.