FPGA Design Engineer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants
Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom
Last month
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
7 May 2026 (Last month)

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension scheme On-site parking Career progression opportunities Supportive, close-knit technical team

FPGA Design Engineer

Location: Whitstable, Kent | Full-time | Permanent

Salary: Highly competitive DOE

Benefits:

* Competitive salary

* Flexible working hours

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Company pension scheme

* On-site parking

* Career progression opportunities

* Supportive, close-knit technical team

Why join our client?

Our client is a leading innovator within their space, developing cutting-edge technology for critical applications. They are now looking to expand their small, expert team with an experienced FPGA Design Engineer who thrives in a hands-on, high-integrity environment.

About the role

As the FPGA Design Engineer, you’ll lead on complex firmware development for avionics and maritime systems. You’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle of FPGA projects, from concept and architecture to verification and integration. This is a fantastic opportunity to own your projects and make a genuine impact.

Key responsibilities include:

* Designing and implementing FPGA systems in VHDL

* Interpreting and tracing technical requirements

* Creating thorough documentation and testbenches

* Collaborating with electronics and software teams

* Supporting both new and legacy product development

What we’re looking for:

* 5+ years of FPGA development experience

* Strong VHDL skills and digital design knowledge

* Familiarity with Xilinx, ModelSim, or Questa tools

* Problem solver with great communication skills

* Knowledge of video/communication protocols (e.g., HDMI, UART, SPI)

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

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