FPGA Design Engineer

Guidant Global; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in defence engineering is looking for an FPGA Design Engineer to support complex projects involving signal processing and embedded systems. With a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, the candidate will be responsible for developing and verifying FPGA architectures using tools like VHDL and System Verilog. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to high-stakes defence projects at the company's headquarters in Stevenage, UK. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Onsite gym

Training and development opportunities

Excellent transportation links

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in FPGA development.
• Experience designing for Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi FPGAs.
• Professional configuration and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate complex FPGA architectures and implementations using VHDL.
• Verify complex FPGA implementations with System Verilog methodologies.
• Develop low-level software in C for FPGA testing.

Skills

VHDL language proficiency

Verification skills using VHDL/SystemVerilog

FPGA design experience

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in relevant field or equivalent

Tools

QuestaSim

ModelSim

Simulink

Job description

Our client is a valued partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, and they are currently seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. The selected candidate will be crucial in supporting the development of complex FPGA projects in the client's portfolio. These projects include advanced signal processing systems such as image and radio, embedded processing systems at the core, and safety‑critical systems.

This position will require the candidate to work on all facets of the FPGA design and verification cycle with confidence and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for generating complex FPGA architectures and designing implementations using VHDL, Simulink, and other tools to target Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices.
• Verifying complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog/UVM test bench methodologies.
• FPGA design using Mentor verification tools, including QuestaSim and ModelSim.
• Developing low‑level software (in C) to facilitate FPGA testing and integration with the broader embedded system.
• Creating and documenting designs to a professional standard with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to successfully deliver intricate FPGA‑based projects.

What do you need?

• Degree‑qualified (or equivalent) candidates with significant experience in FPGA development.
• Proficient in VHDL language and Design Skills. (Highly essential)
• Proficient in verification skills using VHDL and SystemVerilog methodologies. (Highly essential)
• Extensive experience designing for Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi FPGAs.
• Experience in professional configuration and documentation of designs.
• Experience working as part of a large multidisciplinary team.

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What happens now?

Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e‑mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.