Lead FPGA Development Engineer

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an FPGA Development Engineer to design and develop advanced FPGA-based control and protection systems for HVDC technologies. You will work in an international engineering team to define technical requirements, implement FPGA solutions, and deliver robust designs that meet product and project milestones.

The role emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement of FPGA processes, tools, and methodologies across global locations.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on FPGA design and development using VHDL, Verilog or equivalent HDL.
• Strong understanding of digital electronics and engineering principles.
• Excellent hardware and FPGA debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse requirements and deliver to project timelines.
• Collaborative, proactive, able to work independently in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Analyse system requirements and translate into FPGA functions.
• Design, develop and enhance FPGA applications using HDL technologies.
• Support new features while maintaining existing designs to extend lifecycle.
• Produce design specifications and test plans.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing data packs.
• Contribute to design reviews and solve technical challenges.
• Ensure designs meet quality and documentation standards.
• Collaborate across international teams to deliver deliverables.
• Help improve FPGA development processes and tools.

Skills

FPGA design

VHDL Verilog

Digital electronics

Debugging

Requirements analysis

Independent teamwork

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

Xilinx Vivado

Verilog/VHDL simulators

MATLAB/Simulink

Git

Job description

Job Description Summary

The FPGA Development Engineer will play a key role in the design and development of advanced Control & Protection systems supporting the global energy transition. Working as part of a highly skilled, international engineering team, you will define technical requirements, develop and enhance FPGA-based solutions, and deliver innovative features for VSC and LCC HVDC technologies.

This is a business-critical engineering role, with responsibility for delivering robust, high-quality designs that meet product requirements, project milestones and customer needs. You will contribute to the development of both current and next-generation solutions, working collaboratively with engineers across global locations to solve complex technical challenges and continuously improve our products.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyse system and product requirements and translate them into effective hardware and FPGA functions.
• Design, develop and enhance FPGA applications using appropriate HDL technologies.
• Support the development of new product features while maintaining and improving existing and legacy designs to extend product capability and lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing and production data packs.
• Produce clear and robust functional and technical design specifications.
• Develop test specifications for routine and type testing and support the verification and validation of designs.
• Participate in and contribute to technical and design reviews, providing constructive engineering input and helping to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Apply structured engineering practices to ensure designs meet company, quality and documentation standards.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, international engineering team while taking ownership of individual technical deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement of FPGA development processes, tools and methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant engineering experience.
• Significant hands‑on experience in FPGA design and development, using VHDL, Verilog or equivalent HDL technologies.
• Strong understanding of digital electronics, electronic components and engineering principles.
• Excellent hardware and FPGA debugging and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to diagnose issues at both design and hardware level.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse technical requirements, develop effective engineering solutions and deliver to agreed quality and project timescales.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Model‑Based Design, ideally using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience developing hardware or FPGA solutions for real‑time control applications.
• Knowledge of high‑speed digital hardware design and PCB layout.
• Experience with FPGA simulation, verification and validation methodologies.
• Scripting experience using Python, Perl or similar languages.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN.
• Familiarity with engineering lifecycle and collaboration tools such as JIRA.
• Experience with power electronics and control system design.
• Experience with FPGA development tools and devices from vendors such as Xilinx, Altera/Intel or Microchip.
• Knowledge of Agile development practices, such as Scrum.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.
• A self‑motivated, results‑oriented approach with a genuine commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.

About Us

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

About GEV Grid Solutions

At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Come To Work

At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution‑focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game‑changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What We Offer

• A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
• Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No