FPGA Electronics Engineer – Defence – Cambridge

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Supportive work environment

Excellent facilities

Job summary

Newton Colmore Consulting Ltd is seeking an FPGA Electronics Engineer to support critical projects in Cambridge for UK defence. The candidate will engage in all stages of the development cycle, using modern FPGA toolchains and collaborating with engineers and scientists. A strong foundation in VHDL and Verilog is essential, with opportunities for engineers at all career stages. This role offers a supportive environment with excellent facilities, and UK Security Clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with FPGA toolchains for development.
• Exposure to radar or communications systems is advantageous.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Capture requirements and develop designs for FPGA systems.
• Implement and verify electronic systems.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse team of engineers.

Skills

Strong experience with VHDL

Experience with Verilog

Good fundamentals in FPGA development

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded C/C++

DSP

Job description

FPGA Electronics Engineer – Defence – Cambridge

I’m supporting a defence company in Cambridge that works on some of the most challenging engineering problems facing UK defence and national security. They’re looking for an FPGA specialist who enjoys getting into the detail, building solutions from first principles and turning complex ideas into working systems that make a real‑world difference.

You’d be joining a team where engineers, scientists and designers collaborate closely, moving quickly from concept to prototype. The work is varied, hands‑on and genuinely meaningful, with projects focused on countering emerging technological and cyber threats. It’s the kind of environment where curiosity is encouraged, technical depth is valued and people take pride in solving problems that matter.

The role spans the full development cycle, from requirements capture through to design, implementation, verification and delivery. You’ll be working with modern FPGA toolchains and contributing to projects that often involve DSP, modelling, embedded systems or advanced communications technologies. Strong experience with VHDL or Verilog is essential, and any exposure to areas such as MATLAB/Simulink, electronics, embedded C/C++, SDRs, radar or communications systems would be a real advantage. They’re open to engineers at different career stages, provided you bring solid fundamentals and a genuine interest in this type of work. Prior defence experience helps but isn’t essential.

The organisation offers a well‑resourced, supportive environment with excellent facilities and a culture that invests in people. Relocation support is available where appropriate. Due to the nature of the projects, you’ll need to be eligible for UK Security Clearance, and the role isn’t open to visa sponsorship.