FPGA Engineer - Consultant

Awerian Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual profit-related bonus

10% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Free lunch and refreshments

Life insurance (6 × salary)

25 days annual holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Electric car leasing scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Social activities

Comprehensive relocation package

Job summary

Awerian Ltd in Cambridge is seeking an FPGA Engineer - Consultant to engage in innovative projects that enhance UK Defence and Homeland Security. The role involves tackling real-world challenges through collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. You will manage the product life cycle from concept through implementation.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, strong technical skills in FPGA development, and desirable experience in DSP and software development. Awerian offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a profit-related bonus, pension contributions, and various health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Track record of academic excellence and relevant degree.
• Proven technical capabilities in FPGA firmware design.
• Experience in DSP/system modelling is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on impactful solutions.
• Manage the whole product life cycle from design to delivery.
• Tackle diverse real-world challenges in technology solutions.

Skills

FPGA firmware design and development

Academic excellence

Digital Signal Processing algorithms

Embedded software development

Electronics development

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

VHDL/Verilog, Vivado / Quartus

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Job description

Company Description

Awerian is a part of the TTP Group, based in green surroundings within a purpose-built facility close to Cambridge. Breakthrough technology is vital for strengthening UK Defence and Homeland Security. As an FPGA Engineer - Consultant at Awerian, you will be at the forefront of this innovation race and support interesting and challenging projects which contribute to the defence and protection of the UK from the latest technological and cyber threats. Awerian is continuing their rapid growth plan, making this a great time to join our multi-disciplinary team. You will build on our successful track record, developing your career at the cutting edge of research and development and supported by our team of experts. We’re a business of individuals – however, our curiosity brings us together and it drives what we do. Whether you’re leading a project or part of a project team, the ethos and structure of Awerian is designed to help you connect and thrive.

Job Description

Your work will have a real‑world impact. You will explore pioneering concepts through collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams of skilled scientists, engineers, and designers. You’ll see ideas become reality as you create impactful solutions through Awerian’s rapid approach to design, development and implementation.

As an FPGA Engineer - Consultant, you will tackle diverse, real‑world challenges from the ground up. Typically, this will involve the whole product life cycle, capturing requirements, design and development, documentation, testing, and delivery. Awerian’s wide variety of intriguing projects, from proof‑of‑concept through to working prototypes, provide stimulating intellectual and practical challenges.

Qualifications

Requirements: You bring a track record of academic excellence, hold a relevant degree, and have proven technical capabilities including the design and development of technology solutions in FPGA firmware (in VHDL/Verilog, using a toolchain such as Vivado / Quartus), have a proven track record of design and implementation of technological solutions. Experience in developing Digital Signal Processing algorithms is highly advantageous.

In addition, experience in any of the following is desirable:

• DSP/system modelling in MATLAB/Simulink
• Electronics development
• Embedded software development (typically with C/C++ and Linux expertise)
• RADAR or communications applications
• Software Defined Radios (SDRs)

We are keen to hear from FPGA Engineers with experience from diverse industry backgrounds, and from recent graduate to developed career stage, but previous experience in the defence sector is an advantage.

Additional Information

TTP operates from an award‑winning campus in green surroundings, just south of Cambridge.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

• Annual profit‑related bonus
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance (employees + dependants)
• Free lunch and refreshments daily
• Life insurance (6 × salary)
• 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced parental leave, with flexible return‑to‑work options
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest‑free season ticket loan
• A wide range of social activities including squash, arts and crafts, and TTP’s own rock band
• Discounts and memberships for local sports and cultural venues
• A comprehensive relocation package (if applicable)

Please Note

You must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

This role is not eligible for UKVI visa sponsorship scheme.