FPGA Engineer I

CesiumAstro; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace development firm in England is seeking an FPGA Engineer to work on design and deployment of FPGA-based circuits. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields, along with experience in FPGA hardware. The role involves collaboration with engineers and developing support software.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing FPGA systems at the HDL level.
• Good knowledge of VHDL or Verilog.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design, verify, test, and deploy FPGA-based circuits.
• Develop relevant support software for HDL development.

Skills

FPGA hardware design

Embedded systems design

VHDL

Verilog

Python

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

GIT

Job description

Overview

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in a dynamic and cross-functional work environment that enables learning, development, and collaboration across the organization. We are seeking hands-on, interactive, and autonomous individuals to join our team.

In this position, you will work closely with CesiumAstro engineers on FPGA circuits and systems through all phases of the development process. Areas of focus include design, verification, testing, and deployment at the HDL level, including the development of relevant support software.

The ideal candidate will have experience with FPGA hardware and embedded systems design and an interest in DSP and communications technology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to design, verify, test, and deploy FPGA-based circuits and systems at the HDL level.
• Develop relevant support software as part of the HDL development process.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics from an accredited university.
• Experience in implementing FPGA systems at the HDL level.
• Good knowledge of VHDL or Verilog.
• Programming experience using Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Understanding of basic digital communications and DSP.
• Familiarity with system development tools such as Xilinx Vivado or similar embedded FPGA development environments, including digital simulation tools.
• Practical experience designing and building FPGA systems.
• Experience using GIT or a similar revision control system.

Additional Information

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Please note that many roles may be subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, dual nationalities, place of birth, and country of residence may limit the roles you can perform for the organization.

CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered the property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.