Senior FPGA/VHDL Programmer

ALTEN; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior FPGA/VHDL Programmer in Burton-on-Trent. You will develop robust electronic solutions for a major locomotive project, ensuring compliance with rail standards. Candidates should have over 5 years’ experience in the rail industry, proficiency in FPGA/VHDL, and strong design skills. Join an innovative team offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible work arrangements

Regular team gatherings

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electronic control equipment design in the rail industry.
• Proficient in VHDL for FPGA-based systems.
• Skilled in PCB manufacturing and EMC design practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and maintain FPGA firmware in VHDL.
• Modify and optimise embedded FPGA code.
• Support control electronic equipment validation and compliance testing.

Skills

FPGA programming

VHDL programming

embedded electronics

digital/analogue hardware design

communication skills

Education

Engineering degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium

AutoCAD

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Client:

ALTEN

Location:

Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description

We are urgently seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer with strong FPGA/VHDL programming and embedded electronics experience to support the successful delivery of a major locomotive re-power project.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role focused on delivering robust electronic and firmware solutions for railway control systems, with full lifecycle responsibility from design through to commissioning.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Develop, debug, and maintain FPGA firmware in VHDL, including integration with system components.
• Modify and optimise embedded FPGA code in line with design updates and performance requirements.
• Operate test equipment to monitor and validate system performance.
• Support control electronic equipment validation – type, routine and compliance testing, installation and commissioning first in class at customer site.
• Support investigations into component and system-level failures; perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with rail standards, including BS EN50155 and EMC design best practices.
• Provide technical support through commissioning and first-in-class installs, both in the UK and potentially abroad.

Who are we looking for?

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and testing electronic control equipment in the rail industry
• Proficient in VHDL programming for FPGA-based systems
• Expertise in digital/analogue hardware design, including PCB manufacturing
• Skilled in Altium and AutoCAD for electronic CAD work
• Knowledge of EMC design and industry regulations
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)