FPGA Engineer

Gold Group; Rochester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable electronics engineering firm in Rochester is seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing and verifying FPGA-based solutions for safety-critical technologies. Ideal candidates will have a degree in electronics engineering and proven experience with FPGA technologies. This unique opportunity offers career progression in a dynamic team environment, along with relocation and visa support for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Relocation and Visa Support

Qualifications

• Degree in electronics engineering or equivalent.
• Proven knowledge of FPGA development tools.
• Experience in FPGA development teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in PLD/FPGA development.
• Manage tasks within schedules and budgets.
• Coach and develop junior team members.

Skills

FPGA technologies

VHDL coding

Digital hardware design

Coaching skills

Education

Degree/HND in electronics engineering

Job description

Job Title

FPGA Engineer

Location

Rochester, Kent, UK

Role Type

Permanent

Salary

£45,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

About the Role

Our client, an established electronics engineering firm, requires an experienced FPGA Engineer to join their multi‑disciplined team in Rochester, Kent, UK. You will be a member of a dedicated team of experts responsible for the design and verification of Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). You will develop digital and mixed‑signal electronic solutions for products such as augmented reality displays, head‑up displays, mission computers, fly‑by‑wire flight controls, active inceptors, and other associated safety‑critical technology.

Relocation & Visa Support for overseas candidates can be provided, depending on candidates' circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise in the development and delivery of PLD/FPGA development, from requirements development, concept and detailed design, coding VHDL, synthesis and through to complete verification.
• Understanding of PLD/FPGA design constraints & impacts on other engineering disciplines.
• Managing own tasks & the tasks of others within schedules and budgets to meet programme needs.
• Delivering design artefacts in support of company standards.
• Coaching & developing the skills of junior team members.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree/HND in electronics engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Proven knowledge of FPGA technologies, development tools and techniques.
• Experience of working in an FPGA development team.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience of digital hardware design for FPGA using VHDL.
• Experience and knowledge of video processing and control law algorithms.
• Working knowledge and experience of UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) constrained random verification.
• Current SC Clearance and/or a background within UK aerospace & defence would be an advantage.

Additional Information

This really is a fantastic opportunity for an FPGA Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!