A brilliant opportunity to join an innovative team building high -integrity, security -critical FPGA solutions. Whether you’re a recent graduate building foundations or a seasoned engineer leading architecture and verification, you’ll work across cutting -edge designs used in complex, mission -critical products (with exposure to applied cryptography and wider microelectronics).<\/span>
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Location:<\/span> Derby (UK travel between sites may be required)<\/span>
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Salary:<\/span> £30,000–£75,000 DOE + benefits<\/span><\/p>Requirements for FPGA Engineer:<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>- Degree in a relevant STEM field (e.g. Electronics, Electrical, Computer or Communications Engineering).<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Strong FPGA design fundamentals and VHDL skills; ability to write, test and debug via simulation and on -device.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Familiarity with at least one major toolchain (e.g. Vivado, Quartus or Libero) and version control (GIT/SVN/CVS).<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- For experienced candidates: proven end -to -end FPGA delivery, interface definition, TCL scripting, and robust verification approaches (e.g., UVM/OSVVM/ABV).<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Bonus points for: experience with Xilinx / Intel (Altera) / Microchip devices; ModelSim/QuestaSim; SystemVerilog/Verilog; Layer -2/3 networking, USB 3.2 or NVMe; Red Hat Linux; interest in cryptographic systems.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Excellent problem -solving, communication, and time -management; able to work autonomously and collaboratively.
*** Due to the nature of the projects and this requiring very high level security clearance, you must be a British Citizen, and have lived in the UK consistently for the past decade - you should be happy to gain security clearance before starting.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>Responsibilities for FPGA Engineer:<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/div>- Design and develop FPGA modules and subsystems across a range of devices and SoC platforms.<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>- Create clean, maintainable RTL (VHDL / Verilog / SystemVerilog); build testbenches and validate via simulation and hardware.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Integrate FPGA blocks into wider system architectures; collaborate with software, hardware and verification colleagues.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Keep pace with new devices, tooling and methods; champion quality, reliability and best practice.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- For senior hires: lead work -packages, own interfaces and delivery plans, mentor others, and drive verification strategy.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li><\/ul>What the role offers:
<\/span><\/span><\/div>- Impactful work on advanced, security -critical products with a supportive, expert team.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Structured development and progression (mentoring, on -the -job learning, targeted training).<\/span><\/span><\/span>
<\/li>- Competitive package including pension and life assurance, plus additional benefits.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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