FPGA Engineer

Xpertise; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Xpertise is seeking an FPGA Engineer for an innovative project in RF physical layer development for NB-IoT and space communication systems. This 6-month contract is hybrid, requiring both remote work and on-site presence in Cambridge, offering a chance to contribute to a cutting-edge programme within the communications sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in RF PHY layers for NB-IoT, LTE, or other 3GPP standards on FPGAs.
• Strong understanding of DSP techniques for RF systems.
• Experience in Real Time communications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test RF PHY components.
• Develop digital baseband processing blocks.
• Collaborate on integration and system-level debugging.

Skills

RF PHY layers implementation

DSP techniques

Real Time communications

Job description

FPGA Engineer - RF PHY (NB-IoT/Cellular/Space Systems)

Location: Hybrid (On-site in Cambridge + Remote Flexibility)

Contract: Full-Time, 6 months

Clearance Required: Baseline Security (BS)

Rate: Competitive

We are currently seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer to join a leading-edge project focused on RF physical layer development for NB-IoT, cellular, and space-based communication systems. This is a 6-month Full time contract role, delivered in a hybrid model, with some on-site work required at the client's facility in Cambridge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and test RF PHY components for NB-IoT or similar comms systems on FPGA platforms
• Develop digital baseband processing blocks (modulation, filtering, synchronization, coding/decoding)
• Collaborate with internal and client-side teams for integration and system-level debugging

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience implementing RF PHY layers for NB-IoT, LTE, or other 3GPP standards on FPGAs
• Strong understanding of DSP techniques for RF systems (time/frequency sync, modulation schemes, FEC)
• Experience in Real Time communications (terrestrial or space-based)
• Ability to work hybrid with some presence required on-site in Cambridge

Desirable:

• Familiarity with satellite communications or space system constraints
• Experience in hardware validation (lab testing, test vectors, simulation environments)
• Background in regulated or mission-critical engineering teams

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a technically innovative programme with real-world impact in the communications and space sector.