High-Speed FPGA Design Engineer — Stock Options

Isotropic Systems; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading satellite communications company in the UK seeks a High-Speed Digital Design Engineer specializing in FPGA development to design advanced hardware for satellite communication platforms. The role involves high-speed digital PCB design, validation of SerDes links, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience with FPGA tools and digital design principles.

Benefits

Generous salary and annual bonus

Stock options

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Car scheme (salary sacrifice)

Free on-site gym

Employee assistance programs

Discounts platform

Qualifications

• Experience in FPGA design and high-speed interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with SerDes protocols.
• Strong knowledge of timing closure and board layout.

Responsibilities

• Design high-speed digital PCBs using FPGA and microprocessors.
• Validate multi-gigabit SerDes links for system interconnects.
• Conduct signal integrity analysis for hardware robustness.

Skills

FPGA development

High-speed digital design

Signal integrity analysis

PCB design using Altium

Debugging and verification skills

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Xilinx/Intel FPGA tools

Altium

SI/PI simulation tools

Job description

A leading satellite communications company in the UK seeks a High-Speed Digital Design Engineer specializing in FPGA development to design advanced hardware for satellite communication platforms. The role involves high-speed digital PCB design, validation of SerDes links, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience with FPGA tools and digital design principles.