Lead: High-Speed FPGA & AI Hardware Design

Matchtech; Stevenage, West of England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term career path

Company bonus up to 21%

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave policies

Site facilities: subsidised meals, gym

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead for a permanent role in Defence & Security. The position is based in Stevenage or Bristol with a relocation package available, focusing on MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware development.

The role requires expertise in high-speed digital electronics, VHDL/C/C++/Python, and experience with SI/PI analysis. A strong academic background and collaborative approach are essential, with opportunity for career growth toward lead roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex, high-speed digital electronics design.
• Experience in MPSoC FPGA, DDR and Flash memory, and high-speed interconnect design.
• Proficiency in SI and PI Analysis.
• Familiarity with DSP concepts for SDR, radar signal processing, and optical sensors.
• Ability to develop elegant hardware architectures through detailed understanding and collaboration.
• Strong academic background to support this intellectually demanding role.
• Excellent skills in configuring and documenting designs.
• Strong desire to drive collaboration and ensure successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of high speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions
• Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical, and production teams to specify and deliver optimised solutions
• Design high speed digital aspects and oversee all electronics design activities through the full product development lifecycle
• Support board level test and debug using VHDL, C, C++, or Python
• Ensure designs meet customer needs and maintain high professional standards
• Work within security constraints, ensuring compliance with required security clearance

Skills

MPSoC FPGA

High speed digital design

VHDL

C

C++

Python

DDR memory

High speed interconnect

DSP concepts

Collaboration

Education

Strong academic background

Tools

SI Analysis

PI Analysis

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead for a permanent role in Defence & Security. The position is based in Stevenage or Bristol with a relocation package available, focusing on MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware development.

The role requires expertise in high-speed digital electronics, VHDL/C/C++/Python, and experience with SI/PI analysis. A strong academic background and collaborative approach are essential, with opportunity for career growth toward lead roles.