FPGA Designer

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in the UK seeks an experienced FPGA Designer to develop complex FPGA systems. The role offers hybrid working options and a competitive salary up to £75,000. Candidates should have experience in VHDL and FPGA design tools. Join a team committed to innovation in defense technology while enjoying excellent employee benefits including a company bonus and flexible arrangements.

Benefits

Bonus up to 21% of base salary

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Experience with generating complex FPGA architectures.
• Ability to verify FPGA implementations using VHDL.
• Strong skills in generating low-level software (C).

Responsibilities

• Involve all phases of the FPGA design life cycle.
• Influence design and use latest technologies.
• Work with multidisciplinary design teams.

Skills

VHDL

Simulink

Xilinx

Intel

Microsemi

System Verilog

UVM test-bench methodologies

QuestaSim

ModelSim

C programming

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

FPGA design toolsets

Mentor verification tools

Job description

Are you an experienced FPGA Designer who enjoys contributing to the development of complex FPGA platforms? Look no further! Join our ambitious team at MBDA and be part of a company that is at the forefront of innovation.

Apply now and take the next step in your career as an FPGA Designer.

Job Title: FPGA Designer

Salary: Up to circa £75,000 depending on experience

Locations: Stevenage, Bristol and Bolton (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification. This could be less depending upon project requirements. We are also open to compressed hours or part-time working in this role.

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 the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.

The Opportunity

Our FPGA Design team is rapidly growing!

We are seeking a number of talented FPGA Design Engineers, to work on a wide range of projects, including advanced signal processing systems (Image / Radio); core embedded processing systems and safety and security critical systems.

Your role will involve all phases of the FPGA design life cycle, from requirement inception through to a validated design. This will offer you a great opportunity to strongly influence the design, push the use of latest technologies and interact with the wider multidiscipline design teams; whilst also leveraging the latest tools and technologies provided by top FPGA vendors.

What we’re looking for from you

Ideally, you are educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification), with experience in the majority of the following areas:

• Generating complex FPGA architectures and design implementations using VHDL, Simulink, etc., targeting Xilinx, Intel, and Microsemi devices.
• Ability to verify complex FPGA implementations using VHDL and System Verilog/UVM test‑bench methodologies.
• Proficiency in FPGA design toolsets and Mentor verification tools (QuestaSim & ModelSim).
• Strong skills in generating low‑level software (C) for FPGA test and integration with embedded systems.
• Ability to configure and document designs to a high professional standard.

Please note: Some of our roles require an elevated level of security clearance. Candidates may be required to undertake DV (Developed Vetting) in order to successfully deliver the role.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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