Senior FPGA Engineer

Mass Limited; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in St. Neots is looking for a Lead FPGA Engineer to design and verify advanced architectures for RF signal processing. The successful candidate will have expertise in DSP algorithm development and experience with Xilinx and Intel FPGAs. Responsibilities include leading design efforts, mentoring engineers, and engaging with stakeholders to meet project needs. Benefits include generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and a wellness program.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary

Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in DSP algorithm development on FPGA architectures.
• Experience in MATLAB/Simulink and HDL Coder for algorithm-to-hardware workflows.
• Proven ability to develop and deploy on Xilinx RFSoC and/or Intel Agilex/Stratix platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead design implementation and verification of advanced FPGA architectures.
• Engage with stakeholders to capture requirements and ensure solutions align with business needs.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.

Skills

DSP algorithm development

VHDL

C/C++ programming

MATLAB/Simulink

FPGA design verification

Tools

Vivado

Quartus

ModelSim

Signal generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Lead the design, implementation and verification of advanced FPGA architectures for RF signal processing, high-throughput data handling, and real-time logic.

Develop for AMD/Xilinx RFSoCs (e.g. Zynq UltraScale+) and Intel FPGAs (e.g. Agilex), including integration with high-speed ADCs/DACs.

Support test and lab evaluation using signal generators, spectrum analysers, and oscilloscopes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or contribute to the implementation of designs using VHDL, SystemVerilog, and MATLAB/Simulink HDL Coder.
• Develop C/C++ software for deployment to embedded systems
• Use industry-standard tools such as Vivado, Quartus, and ModelSim for simulation, synthesis, and implementation
• Drive design verification, unit testing, documentation and best practice in FPGA development
• Act as a technical expert in reviews, solution development, and internal consultation across teams
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across FPGA projects
• Engage with stakeholders to capture requirements and ensure technical solutions align with project and business requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience in DSP algorithm development on FPGA architectures to deliver designs for real-time, high-speed, or RF-centric systems
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and HDL Coder for algorithm-to-hardware workflows
• Proven ability to develop and deploy on Xilinx RFSoC (e.g. Zynq UltraScale+) and/or Intel Agilex/Stratix platforms
• Experience of line management of junior team members
• Experience using laboratory equipment for digital hardware/firmware design testing (Oscilloscopes, signal generators and logic analysers)

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working with embedded Linux, bare-metal C drivers, or FPGA-based system integration
• Proficiency in VHDL, SystemVerilog, and embedded C for FPGA-host integration, control, and testing
• Familiarity with AXI interfaces, memory interfaces, JESD204B/C, or high-speed ADC/DAC integration
• Experience designing streaming architectures using AXI4-Stream, DMA, and memory buffers (e.g. BRAM, URAM)
• Knowledge of data framing, tagging, and high-throughput IQ data handling
• Experience working with synthetic electromagnetic environments and their associated software and hardware requirements and limitations
• Familiarity with Atlassian products (Jira/Bitbucket) for project and task management and collaborative development
• Experience with C/C++ for embedded systems
• Knowledge of EW systems and concepts, including radar systems

Company Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Buy or sell up to 5 days' annual leave
• Annual Wellbeing allowance
• Two pension schemes to choose from
• Private Medical Insurance + discounts for additional family members
• Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary
• Share Save scheme
• Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts

Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our people are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals, including mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive employee assistance programme.

To apply, you must be a UK National and eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government SC-level security clearance.