FPGA Firmware Engineer - OpenCPI & SoC Systems

Akkodis; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Firmware / FPGA Engineer in the United Kingdom to join the UK engineering team. The role focuses on delivering advanced FPGA-based and software-defined systems for defence applications, integrating OpenCPI frameworks, and supporting modular design. Key responsibilities include developing RTL designs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have strong VHDL experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering. This role offers opportunities for ownership and leadership in engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in RTL design for FPGA-based digital systems using VHDL.
• Experience with Xilinx, Lattice, or similar FPGA/SoC architectures.
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces such as AXI, PCIe, Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Deliver firmware and FPGA projects to agreed time, cost, and quality targets.
• Develop and verify RTL designs, including architecture and implementation.
• Collaborate across systems, hardware, and embedded software teams.

Skills

RTL design for FPGA-based digital systems using VHDL

Strong communication skills

FPGA development tools

Scripting ability using TCL

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or closely related discipline

Tools

Vivado

ModelSim

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Firmware / FPGA Engineer in the United Kingdom to join the UK engineering team. The role focuses on delivering advanced FPGA-based and software-defined systems for defence applications, integrating OpenCPI frameworks, and supporting modular design. Key responsibilities include developing RTL designs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have strong VHDL experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering. This role offers opportunities for ownership and leadership in engineering projects.