FPGA Engineer - Real-Time DSP & High-Speed Interfaces

Roke Manor Research Limited; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Roke Manor Research Limited in Gloucester, United Kingdom, is seeking an FPGA Engineer for the National Security Business. The role focuses on advanced FPGA design, DSP algorithms, hardware interfacing, and system integration within a mission‑critical environment.

You will design and optimize real‑time DSP solutions, develop high‑speed digitals interfaces, and collaborate with software, PCB, and systems engineering teams to deliver robust products. DV clearance eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FPGA design and DSP algorithm implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, synthesize, and implement digital logic circuits using VHDL/Verilog.
• Develop, simulate, and optimize real‑time DSP algorithms (e.g., FIR/IIR filters, FFTs, I/Q demodulation, mixers).
• Create and manage high‑speed digital interfaces such as ADC, DAC, PCIe.
• Collaborate with embedded software, PCB design, and systems engineering teams to integrate firmware into the final product.
• Use oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators to validate designs in the lab.

Skills

FPGA design

DSP algorithms

VHDL/Verilog

Embedded C/C++

Python

Digital communication theory

RF principles

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Roke Manor Research Limited in Gloucester, United Kingdom, is seeking an FPGA Engineer for the National Security Business. The role focuses on advanced FPGA design, DSP algorithms, hardware interfacing, and system integration within a mission‑critical environment.

You will design and optimize real‑time DSP solutions, develop high‑speed digitals interfaces, and collaborate with software, PCB, and systems engineering teams to deliver robust products. DV clearance eligibility is preferred.