Senior FPGA Design Engineer

<p><strong>Senior FPGA Engineer | Cambridgeshire | £70-90k</strong></p><p><br><br>Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.<br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cambridge</p><p>Salary: £70-£90k</p><p>Sector: Defence, Aerospace, & Communications</p><p><br></p><p>Are you an FPGA specialist who thrives on variety? Do you enjoy moving beyond "standard" implementation to solve complex problems in <strong>Radar, Comms, and Sensing</strong>?</p><p><br></p><p>We are representing a world-class technology business seeking a high-caliber <strong>FPGA Engineer</strong> to join their multidisciplinary team. This isn't a "rinse and repeat" role; you will be working on diverse, high-stakes client projects where your architectural decisions directly impact the success of next-generation IP.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Core Challenge</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you will translate ambitious customer requirements into robust, high-performance FPGA implementations. Your focus will predominantly be on <strong>AMD (Xilinx) silicon</strong>, specifically <strong>Zynq SoC</strong> devices, within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Technical Requirements</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>FPGA Expertise:</strong> Strong proficiency in <strong>HDL</strong> (VHDL/Verilog) and the <strong>AMD Vivado</strong> toolchain.</li><li><strong>DSP Knowledge:</strong> A solid grounding in <strong>Digital Signal Processing</strong> is essential for this role.</li><li><strong>System Design:</strong> Experience in simulation, test, and validation across the full development lifecycle.</li><li><strong>Collaborative Mindset:</strong> Comfort working alongside Hardware and Software teams on integrated systems.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What Sets You Apart?</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Experience with <strong>RF systems</strong> or complex sensing applications.</li><li>A multidisciplinary background (familiarity with electronics or C/C++ firmware).</li><li>The ability to engage with clients to discuss "the art of the possible" during pre-contract scoping.</li><li>Leadership potential—the desire to mentor junior engineers and lead technical workstreams.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Deliver high-quality FPGA/DSP designs with minimal supervision.</li><li>Contribute to design reviews, technical proposals, and project time estimates.</li><li>Identify technical risks early and communicate progress to stakeholders.</li><li>Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless system integration. xwzovoh </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Ready to push the boundaries of FPGA technology?</strong> Apply today with your CV to discuss this opportunity in more detail</p>