Fpga Engineering Manager

Electus Recruitment; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Electus Recruitment is seeking an FPGA Engineering Manager to lead a high‑performing team in Stevenage. You will oversee architecture, design and implementation of FPGA solutions, mentoring engineers and ensuring delivery to schedule and spec.

The role combines hands‑on technical leadership with cross‑functional collaboration across software, hardware and systems teams, with a clear path for career progression in a fast‑paced defence technology environment.

Qualifications

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee architecture, design and implementation of FPGA solutions.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, ensuring technical standards and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with software, hardware and system teams to deliver integrated FPGA projects.

Skills

RTL design

Timing analysis

Leadership

Scripting and automation

High-speed interfaces

DSP

Hardware security awareness

DO-254 exposure

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

FPGA Engineering Manager

Are you ready to lead a team shaping the next generation of FPGA solutions for the defence sector? This role offers the opportunity to guide and mentor talented engineers while driving technical excellence across high-performance systems. You will be at the heart of delivering cutting‑edge FPGA projects, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and turning ambitious ideas into real‑world outcomes. Excellent career progression opportunities are available for those who thrive in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

As FPGA Engineering Manager, you will inspire and grow a high‑performing team, ensuring technical standards are met and project goals are achieved. You will oversee architecture, design and implementation of FPGA solutions, contributing hands‑on expertise while guiding your team through complex challenges. Collaboration with software, hardware and system teams will be key to delivering integrated solutions on time and to specification.

Requirements

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or arelated field
• Extensive experience in FPGA design and architecture
• Proven leadership and team development skills
• Strong RTL design, simulation and timing analysis knowledge
• Experience with high-speed interfaces, DSP and hardware–software co‑design
• Track record of delivering complex FPGA systems from concept to production
• Exposure to hardware security, functional safety or DO-254 compliance
• Awareness of hardware security considerations
• Scripting and automation experience

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role.

FPGA Engineering Manager Stevenage, Hertfordshire, South East, England