Graduate Hardware Engineer: FPGA, PCB & Linux Driver Dev

Energy Jobline ZR; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking ambitious graduates for a role in advanced hardware engineering. The position focuses on FPGA development (VHDL), PCB design, and embedded C/C++ software for high-performance systems. Applicants should have a strong engineering background and excellent communication skills.

The role involves hardware development, Linux driver work, and collaboration with government and tech partners. DV clearance and British citizenship are required for this work.

Qualifications

• Solid academic background: aiming for high 2:1 or First in engineering.
• PhD holders are welcome.
• Excellent A-level grades, esp. Math & Physics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in FPGA (VHDL), PCB design, and embedded C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Simulate and implement signal, image, or data processing algorithms in VHDL for FPGAs.
• Design PCBs with FPGAs, SoCs, high-speed interfaces, analogue/RF filters.
• Perform schematic capture using OrCAD.
• Manage PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly subcontractors.
• Set up PCBs, write test firmware and software.
• Develop Linux device drivers for hardware.

Skills

FPGA development (VHDL)

PCB design & layout

Embedded C/C++ software

Strong communication

Education

Engineering degree (2:1 or First) or PhD

PhD in engineering (optional)

Tools

OrCAD

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking ambitious graduates for a role in advanced hardware engineering. The position focuses on FPGA development (VHDL), PCB design, and embedded C/C++ software for high-performance systems. Applicants should have a strong engineering background and excellent communication skills.

The role involves hardware development, Linux driver work, and collaboration with government and tech partners. DV clearance and British citizenship are required for this work.